Kokanee Trail Runs
Gardner Mountain, United States • 4 Oct 2026
Kokanee Trail Runs - South Lake Tahoe, CA
Kokanee Trail Runs is a multi-distance trail event held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The event is RRCA sanctioned and offers a range of distances on trails around Fallen Leaf Lake and Tahoe Mountain. Registration opens on June 1, 2026, and entries support local beneficiaries Nevada Humane Society and Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
Distances offered
- 1/2 Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Tadpole Trot (1/2 mile)
Course details list measured distances and elevation gain: the 5k is about 3.4 miles with 263 feet of gain, the 10k about 6.54 miles with 618 feet of gain, and the half marathon about 12.63 miles with 1,387 feet of gain. Aid stations are placed on course with water, Tailwind, and snacks; the half marathon uses three aid stations and the 10k uses two. Tailwind is the official on course drink and recovery beverages are provided at the finish area.
Packet pickup is offered before race day at Camp Richardson Resort during Oktoberfest and on race day at the start area behind South Tahoe High School. Event shirts are made from 100 percent recycled materials; orders placed after August 16 are not guaranteed preferred sizes. For safety and insurance reasons, headphones, dogs, and strollers or baby joggers are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.