One of the newest North American events on the IRONMAN race circuit, Lake Tahoe is a can’t-miss destination for triathletes. Renowned for its spectacular mountain vistas and crystal clear lake, Lake Tahoe’s pristine setting is primed to become as coveted a destination for IRONMAN athletes as it has long been for skiers and nature-seekers.
Race morning starts at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area, where sandy, beach-front shores deliver athletes to the clean, clear waters of North Lake Tahoe. A lakeside transition and the start of the bike course bring riders along the shore with spectacular views down the 21-mile length of the Lake as riders enter Tahoe City. Cyclists race through the Truckee River corridor, following the Truckee River past Squaw Valley and into the town of Truckee. Here the course turns south back toward the lake, rolling past Northstar California and the start of the climb to Brockway Summit at a 7,200 foot elevation.
Back at Kings Beach, athletes repeat another loop before finishing at Squaw Valley, home to the 1960 Winter Olympics. With a transition at Squaw Valley, runners will proceed back up the Truckee River corridor along the Truckee River bike path. Athletes will be treated to a relatively flat course along one of the most scenic stretches in world before returning back to Squaw Valley and the satisfying finish of IRONMAN Lake Tahoe.
Truckee is very excited to be part of the IRONMAN Lake Tahoe course! The bike portion of the race will come through historic downtown Truckee twice. Downtown Donner Pass Road will be closed from 6:30am to around 4:00pm from Spring to Bridge streets, similar to Truckee Thursdays.
We can expect the first pro athletes to be coming through downtown Truckee around 8:00am, and the final athlete to be coming through around 3:00pm.
The Truckee Downtown Merchants Association (TDMA) is planning a Viewing Party/Street Festival from 9:00am to 4:00pm including:
- Beer Garden
- Live music
- Children’s events (bounce house and more)
- Adult activities including mini-races, rowing competitions, acro-yoga demos, and other sports performance events and demos. These events will be hosted by the area’s sports and performance centers along with bike shops and outdoor-focused businesses.
- There will be no vending or food trucks, as the restaurants will be open and welcoming all spectators and visitors.
- Cowbells to cheer on the athletes will be for sale in various locations including the California Welcome Center in the Train Depot.
The TDMA is working closely with the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Truckee in all the event details. We will be placing a metal arch over the street welcoming the athletes to Truckee – also creating a perfect photo opportunity!! We are working with CRUX Events on the creation of the arch. James Woodruff of CRUX Events has personally has helped manage many of the largest events in the world including the Olympic Games, the X Games, the Goodwill Games, Tour De Pont, Escape from Alcatraz, and more. IRONMAN Lake Tahoe banners can be seen along the street of downtown Truckee and throughout the entire region welcoming this spectacular event to the Tahoe-Truckee area. The economic impact to the region of IRONMAN Lake Tahoe is estimated to be $8 to $15 million in spending on restaurants, lodging, retail, and other activities over the course of the event. More than 2,500 athletes are expected to take part with each bringing three to four guests for an estimated 7,000 to 10,000 visitors staying five to six nights.
And, while you are here, contact Alison Elder, Elder Group Tahoe Real Estate, proudly affiliated with Chase International, located in old town Truckee 10164 Donner Pass Road, Suite 3 email info@eldergrouptahoe.com or by phone, 530.582.8103. Visit our site for Truckee-Tahoe properties for sale. We’d love to hear from you!
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