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Friends of the Park 5K

Name: Friends of the Park 5K
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Tahoe Vista

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.

United States California Tahoe Vista

Race information

Registration

5 km

1-Mile Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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