Burton Creek Trail Run

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Lake Tahoe Burton Creek Half Marathon, 6K, 12K

2026 Registration Click Here

The Burton Creek Trail Run takes place on a beautiful, fun, and challenging trail system within Burton Creek State Park near Tahoe City, CA. The course features miles of single track through pine forests and high Sierra meadows. Burton Creek collects runoff from the Mt. Watson watershed as it heads into Lake Tahoe. Choose from the 6K, 12K, or Half Marathon. The Burton Creek Half Marathon is one of the best Lake Tahoe Half Marathons.

Race is located at Tahoe XC, 925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City, CA 96145

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Saturday 6/27/2026	Event	Item/Function
1:00-3:00 PM	All	Check-in and Packet Pickup
1:00-3:00 PM	All	On-site Registration if not sold out
Sunday 6/28/2026	Event	Item/Function
6:00 – 6:45 AM	Big Chief 50K	Check-in and Packet Pickup
6:30 – 8:15 AM	Burton Creek All Distances	Check-in and Packet Pickup
7:00 AM		Big Chief 50K Start
7:30 AM		Race Start 1/2 Marathon
8:30 AM		Race Start 6K & 12K
8:55 AM		First Finishers
10:00 AM		Big Blue BBQ
ASAP		Awards

Race is located at Highlands Community Center/TXC, 925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Aid Location	Miles
Half Aid 1	2.25
Half Aid 2	3.81
Half Aid 3	5.78
Half Aid 4	10.1
6K Aid 1	2.25
12K Aid 1	2.25
12K Aid 2	3.1
12K Aid 3	4.8

Fees	By 12/31	By 6/27	Onsite
6K	$50.00	$55.00	$60.00
6K Youth and Senior	$45.00	$50.00	$55.00
12K	$55.00	$60.00	$62.00
12K Youth and Senior	$50.00	$55.00	$60.00
Half	$100.00	$110.00	$115.00
Half Youth and Senior	$85.00	$95.00	$100.00

The above fees do not include the online processing fee.

Youth = 18 years and under and Senior = 65 years and older

Discounts

Email [email protected] for the following
- Clubs and Teams discount codes
- Challenged Athletes
  - To receive a 30% discount
- Military
  - If you’re on Active Duty, Reserve, or Retired, email to receive a 20% discount
    - Military ID is required at packet pick-up and check-in