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Big Chief 50K Ultra Trail Run

Lake Tahoe Ultra Running

Sunday July 16, 2023

The Big Chief 50K trail race is a loop course on a mix of single track and fire road in the scenic forests between Lake Tahoe and Truckee. You will run through mighty trees, take in breathtaking views and conquer rocky summits on your journey. The course travels between 6000 – 7500 feet of elevation and you will gain approximately 4500 feet during the run. The race starts and finishes in the Village at Northstar Resort in Truckee, CA. Runners will be supported by 5 aid stations on the course with water, Electrolyte beverage, fruit and salty snacks. At the finish, you will be rewarded with cold beverages, including beer, snacks, and a finisher medal. All participants will also receive a technical race shirt. The cut off time for official finishers is 8.5 hours but we do our best to accommodate everyone that wants to finish. Medical support will be provided on course and at the finish. The race takes place the day after the Tahoe Trail 100K Mountain Bike Race and follows roughly the same course with a few adjustments.

2023 Registration Here

Big Chief 50K Course and .gpx file

Saturday 7/15/2023	Item/Function	Location
5-7:00 PM	Althlete Check-in and onsite registration if not sold out	Village Overlook
Sunday 7/16/2023	Item/Function	Location
6-6:45AM	Althlete Check-in and onsite registration if not sold out	Village Overlook
6:45AM	Start Area Open	Village Entrance
7:00AM	Start	Village Entrance
11:15AM	First Finisher	Village Overlook
3:30PM	Last Official Finisher	Village Overlook
Intermittently	Awards Ceremony	Village Overlook
4:00PM	Event Complete	Village Overlook

The Big Chief 50K has been selected as the RRCA California State Ultra Marathon Championship for 2022. RRCA awards for Open, 40+, 50+, 60+, and Challenged male and female winners.