Mountain Bikers and Trail Runners don’t miss this weekends annual Great Trail Race, a benefit for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue. There are two courses to choose from; the Classic Course and the Elite Course
The Classic Course features a route through the Tahoe National Forest on fire roads, and trails. There is a paved section while on the Fiberboard Freeway. The distance is approximately 17.9 miles or 28.8 kilometers.
The Elite Course features technical segments on the Tahoe Rim Trail, Tevis Trail and Sawtooth Trail and is more challenging. The distance is approximately 21.55 miles or 34.7 kilometers and has approximately 3000′ of ascent.
There are 6 aid stations along the course. Each station has water and Gatorade. Aid Stations further in, closer to the finish, will also have food items.
Both the Elite and Classic Courses start in Truckee and finish at the Highlands Community Center (also known as Tahoe XC) 925 Country Club Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145.
For more information and to register visit the official event website .
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