Emerald Bay Trail Run

Emerald Bay Trail Run

The Emerald Bay Trail Run is a point-to-point trail race around Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe. The course runs from Eagle Point, follows the Rubicon Trail past Emerald Bay, and finishes in D.L. Bliss State Park at Lester Beach. The route is approximately 7 miles / 11 km, mostly single track, with moderate climbs and descents and some technical sections featuring natural granite steps. Lake Tahoe views are visible from many segments of the course.

Emerald Bay State Park is a Registered Natural Landmark covering about 1,830 acres. The park shoreline includes roughly six miles of rocky and sandy beaches. Vegetation along the route includes ponderosa and Jeffrey pines, red and white fir, cedar, junipers, cottonwood, and sugar pine. Promontories in the area provide extended views across the lake and into the bay.

Registration fees are listed in two tiers, with general entry shown between $70 and $75 and senior or youth rates shown between $65 and $70; 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 at the rates indicated by the organizer.

Race services provided with the entry include an event T-shirt, finishing medal, free digital race photo, recovery snacks and beverages, medical staff, and a shuttle back to the start. Parking is located at Eagle Point Campground and D.L. Bliss State Park offers alternative parking for a fee; a post-race shuttle runs from the finish area back toward the start area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.