Burton Creek Trail Run

Tahoe City, United States • 22 Jun 2025

The Burton Creek Trail Run is a scenic and challenging trail running event held within Burton Creek State Park near Tahoe City, California. Participants can choose from three distances: 6K, 12K, and a half marathon. The course features miles of single-track trails winding through pine forests and high Sierra meadows, following the Burton Creek watershed as it flows into Lake Tahoe. The event offers a welcoming atmosphere with amenities including an event T-shirt, finishing medal, free digital race photos, recovery snacks, medical support, and a post-race BBQ for half marathon runners. The race start is located at Tahoe XC, 925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
12 km
12k
6 km
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