XTERRA Lake Tahoe

About the Event

Conquer an iconic off-road triathlon on the shores of one of the world's most beautiful lakes at XTERRA Lake Tahoe on Sunday, 13 September 2026. After a pause, this legendary event returns with its classic, challenging course, starting with a 1,500-meter swim in the pristine, deep waters of Lake Tahoe. The epic 22-mile mountain bike stage ascends through the Tunnel Creek climb to the breathtaking Flume Trail, offering stunning high-alpine views before a thrilling descent on the Tahoe Rim Trail. A scenic, wooded 10K (6.2-mile) trail run completes this ultimate test of skill and endurance in the Sierra Nevada. As one of the sport's most revered destinations, XTERRA Lake Tahoe delivers a pure, demanding, and unforgettable adventure race experience set against a backdrop of unparalleled natural beauty. Prepare to challenge yourself on a course that defines the spirit of off-road triathlon.

Races Offered

XTERRA LAKE TAHOE AQUABIKE

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 1.5 km 35.5 km

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Type — Multisports

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06:00

XTERRA LAKE TAHOE TRIATHLON

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 35.5 km 10 km

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Type — Multisports

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07:30

XTERRA LAKE TAHOE SPRINT

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 35.5 km 5 km

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Type — Multisports

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07:40

XTERRA TRAIL RUN 10K

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Multisports

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09:00

XTERRA TRAIL RUN 5K

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Multisports

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09:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Lake Tahoe.

thermostat Temperature

10.1° / 20.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.1° / 16.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 19m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

61.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:42

nightlight Sunset

19:07

About Lake Tahoe

Learn more about the host city, Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe is a popular vacation and recreation region straddling the border between California and Nevada. The closest large city is Reno, Nevada. It is especially popular in the summer and winter. Summer activities include golf, boating and hiking. Winter activities include world class skiing, snowmobiling and ice skating. Year round activities include shopping, gambling, eating and taking in the scenery.