Burton Creek Trail Run

Tahoe City, United States • 28 Jun 2026

Burton Creek Trail Run : Lake Tahoe

The Burton Creek Trail Run is held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, within Burton Creek State Park near Tahoe City, California. The course uses miles of single track through pine forest and high Sierra meadows. Burton Creek runs from the Mt. Watson watershed into Lake Tahoe. The event base is at Tahoe XC, 925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City, CA 96145.

Distances offered:

  • 6K
  • 12K
  • Half Marathon

The event schedule includes check-in and packet pickup, onsite registration, race starts for each distance, post-race awards, and a barbecue for half marathon participants. Entry fees vary by distance and by registration timing, with higher fees for onsite registration. Online processing fees are not included in the listed entry prices. Youth is defined as 18 years and under and senior as 65 years and older.

Discounts are available for clubs and teams, challenged athletes, and military participants. Challenged athletes may receive a 30 percent discount and eligible military participants may receive a 20 percent discount; military ID is required at packet pickup and check-in.

Race inclusions for registrants typically include an event T shirt, a finishing medal, a free digital race photo, recovery snacks, and medical staff coverage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
12 km
12k
6 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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