Friends of the Park 5K

Tahoe Vista, United States • 5 Sep 2026

Friends of the Park - 5K & 1 mile Sprint

This community running event takes place on 09/05/2026 at the Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, 6600 Donner Rd., Tahoe Vista, CA. It offers two distances and is open to a range of ages and abilities. The course covers a mix of surfaces including grass ballfields, paved bike paths, and park trails.

Distances

  • 5K : route across grass ballfields, paved bike paths, and park trails
  • 1 mile fun run : shorter loop on park paths and nearby paved areas

Participants receive a North Tahoe hat. Picnic areas at the Tahoe Vista Recreation Area beach and swimming area will be reserved for participants after the event. Refreshments and a recovery zone will be available. Parking fees are included for participants. Registration opens 04/09/2026 and closes 09/05/2026; the registration fee is $40.00. Proceeds from the event support the Friends of the Park 501(c)(3) organization and the upkeep of the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
1-Mile Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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