XTERRA Lake Tahoe 5K & 10K

XTERRA Lake Tahoe 5K & 10K takes place in Incline Village, Nevada, on September 13, 2026. Both trail formats, a 10K and a 5K, start at 9:00 a.m. The 10K has about 270 feet of climbing and the 5K about 135 feet, so the courses roll rather than climb hard. The organizer's website points to Tahoe Trail Running, and the event is part of the XTERRA trail series.

These are approachable distances, but do not forget the altitude: Incline Village sits well above 6,000 feet, and if you are arriving from sea level you will notice it from the first uphill. Arriving a day or two early helps, and starting at a conservative effort helps even more. The 5K is a good choice for a family group or a first trail race, while the 10K gives a real test to runners who want to race. Six to eight weeks of consistent running with a weekly hilly session is enough preparation for either distance.