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23K START: 6:00 AM SATURDAY
START LOCATION: WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE, CARSON CITY, NEVADA
PACKET PICK-UP
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED in order to avoid the rush on race morning.
23K packet pick-up will also be available at Western Nevada College on Race Morning between 4:00 a.m. and 5:45 a.m.
RACE DAY
CUTOFF TIMES
Finish line cutoff for the 23K is the same as the 50K and 100K event: 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning (20 hours).
DROP BAG INFORMATION
There is no drop bag service for the 23K. 23K runners wishing to have drop bags available during the event will need to make their own arrangements.
AID STATION STAPLES
All aid stations feature:
- First Endurance EFS electrolyte replacement drink. This is a high quality drink and you can read more about it here: https://firstendurance.com/nutrition/efs-drink.html
- A variety of Honey Stinger Gels, Waffles and Chews
- S Caps
Our aid stations among the best stocked aid stations you will experience. During the daytime hours of the race the usual ultra-race fair with salty snacks and PB&J made with gluten free bread. Once the sun goes down the kitchens open and provide full hot meals and breakfast items in the early morning hours.
Every aid station will have at least one vegan option.
23K Course Description
The Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs takes place on high elevation alpine and sub-alpine forest single track trails and dirt roads in the Carson Spur of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The event is located on the east side of Lake Tahoe. All distances begin and end at the Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nevada, which is at 4,888 feet and is the lowest point on the course. The high point for the 23K is at the Waterfall aid station at 6,740 ft. The course is marked with highly visible fluorescent orange flagging with a highly reflective tip.
THE START at Western Nevada College immediately jumps onto a single-track trail leading to Ash Canyon Road.
Make a left hand turn to get onto the Ash to Kings Connector Trail. Cross the bridge and begin the long climb with great views. At the high point of this trail, you will come to the Waterfall Aid Station. This is your turn around point! Time to prepare yourself for the fun, flowy and technical downhill. Easier on the way down, albeit sun-exposed and dropping into the hot temperatures (90s by midday!) of the valley. Be sure to top off your packs/ bottles! There will be a water only aid station at the Ash Canyon Trailhead before merging onto Bob’s single track trail and back to the start/finish area inside the baseball stadium at Western Nevada College. Remember there are no areas for crew to take care of you, you must rely on these amazing aid stations.
23K Course Map & Profile
TRTER 23K GPX DOWNLOAD (coming soon)