Big Chief 50K
Event summary
Take in incredible the incredible views that Lake Tahoe and Truckee have to offer in this challenging but rewarding 50k trail run. The course is fully supported with aid stations and medical support, and there's a great celebration at the finish.
Your organiser
Big Blue Adventure, LLC (BBA) is an event production, management, and marketing company based in Lake Tahoe. BBA specializes in creating, owning and operating, promotion and implementation of popular sporting events. Our focus is ensuring that participants, sponsors, spectators, and the media are rewarded with the best possible experience. BBA also provides professional services to corporations and associations that wish to meet their business goals through special events.
How to enter
Tickets available until Tue Jun 09 2020
What's included:
At the finish:
- Cold drinks, including beer
- Snacks
- Finisher's medal
- Race tech t-shirt
- Medical support
Aid Stations:
- Water and gatorade
- Fruit
- Salty snacks
50K trail run
Run 50km
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the start and finish?
Start and finish in the beautiful Town of Silverton,… read moreIs this a cupless event?
To reduce carbon footprint and preservation of the trails we love, the Silverton Alpine Marathon and 50K will be a cupless event.… read moreAre there awards?
Awards will be given to finishers in the marathon if completed in under 10 hours and to the 50K finishers if finished in under 11 hours. Special awards for Men’s/Women’s Overall winners. Awards ceremony around 1PM on Sunday.… read more
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Route description
Route description
The race starts and finishes in the Village at Northstar Resort in Truckee, CA. The route loops on the mixed trails and tracks between Lake Tahoe and Truckee. It passes through forests, up rocky peaks, and takes in some staggering views. The minimum elevation of the run is 6000ft, peaking at 7500ft, with a total elevation gain of around 4500ft.
There will be 7 aid stations along the route.
Sunday 12th July:
- 06:00 - Registration and packet pick-up opens
- 06:45 - Registration and packet pick-up closes
- 06:50 - Pre-race briefing
- 07:00 - 50k race starts
- 11:15 - First finisher expected
- 12:30 - Prizegiving
- 15:00 - Cut-off time for the race (8hrs)
- 15:30 - Event finishes
Volunteers can earn a free race registration of their own. In return for volunteering a minimum of 4 hours, you will receive:
- $10 of Big Blue Adventure Bucks for future events
- Event SWAG
- Food and drink
- Awards ceremony and afterparty
Volunteers must be older than 17, or accompanied by an adult/guardian
10027 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, USA
Get directions**Address: Northstar Village, North Lake Tahoe, CA
**Registration takes place between 0600 - 0645, please leave ample time to arrive at the venue and complete this process.
50K trail run
Route description
Route description
The race starts and finishes in the Village at Northstar Resort in Truckee, CA. The route loops on the mixed trails and tracks between Lake Tahoe and Truckee. It passes through forests, up rocky peaks, and takes in some staggering views. The minimum elevation of the run is 6000ft, peaking at 7500ft, with a total elevation gain of around 4500ft.
There will be 7 aid stations along the route.
Sunday 12th July:
- 06:00 - Registration and packet pick-up opens
- 06:45 - Registration and packet pick-up closes
- 06:50 - Pre-race briefing
- 07:00 - 50k race starts
- 11:15 - First finisher expected
- 12:30 - Prizegiving
- 15:00 - Cut-off time for the race (8hrs)
- 15:30 - Event finishes
Volunteers can earn a free race registration of their own. In return for volunteering a minimum of 4 hours, you will receive:
- $10 of Big Blue Adventure Bucks for future events
- Event SWAG
- Food and drink
- Awards ceremony and afterparty
Volunteers must be older than 17, or accompanied by an adult/guardian
10027 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, USA
Get directions**Address: Northstar Village, North Lake Tahoe, CA
**Registration takes place between 0600 - 0645, please leave ample time to arrive at the venue and complete this process.