Truckee Running Festival

We value you as our customer and strive to provide you with a good value for your dollar. We want you to have the best experience that you can. For your race fee we provide you with:

Free digital race photo
Great racing venues
Challenging and fun courses
Post event festivities; music, food & beverages
Recovery food such as fruit and bagels for the 5k & 10k
BBQ for the 1/2 marathon
Additional BBQ is available to purchase during online registration and onsite
Medical staff

The event is staged out of Riverview Sports Park in Truckee, CA. We set up on one of the well-maintained sports fields. All races start and finish here, and the kids races take place on the fields as well. There is plenty of nearby parking at the facility.

Riverview Sports Park, 12304 Joerger Dr, Truckee, CA 96161

Waddle Ranch Half Marathon

The Waddle Ranch Half Marathon features and trail running course on dirt roads and sweet single track. The course heads out of the Riverview Sports Park and into the Waddle Ranch Preserve. There are stellar views of Martis Valley.

Legacy 10K

The Legacy 10K is a paved trail run the heads east out and back on the Legacy Trial along the Truckee River.

Girls On The Run 5K

Girls On The Run 5K is a paved trail run that heads west out and back on the Legacy Trial along the Truckee River. This is the Girls on the Run course.

Kids Races

Register the kids for an age-appropriate fun inspired run!

Aid Stations:

The 5K course has 1 aid station with water and electrolyte beverages

The 10K course has 2 aid stations with water and electrolyte beverages

Half Marathon course has 6 aid stations with water, electrolyte beverage, snacks (bars, etc.)

7-8:15 AM – Athlete Check-In

7:30 AM – Race Start 1/2 Marathon

8:30 AM –  Race Start 6K & 12K

8:55 AM – First Finisher

10:00 AM – Big Blue BBQ

ASAP –  Awards for all distances ASAP Post

Volunteering is a great way to support your racing habit. All volunteers (17 yrs & older) earn $10/hr of racing credit that can be applied to any ASW event or Big Blue Adventure event. After you volunteer at an event, you will receive an email including your unique volunteer code. This code will allow you to apply your credits earned when you register for your next race online. Make sure to head to the Truckee Running website if you're interested in volunteering!

If you are part of a club or group, we have a special partnership program which includes special discounts, free race entries, and depending on the type of organization, financial donations.

Race Cut Off:

The final cut off time for the race is 8hrs. (15+ min per mile pace).

There will be intermediate cut-offs along the course.

Are dogs allowed on the course?

Currently we don’t offer a run/race where dogs are allowed

Are dogs allowed at the race venue?

Yes and no. It depends on the “dog” rules at the venue. For example the California State Park venues…no dogs. So shoot us an email ahead of time to make sure its OK.

Are walkers allowed?

Yes, walkers are welcomed at each set of races except for the marathon distance.

Is there an age minimum?

There is no age minimum, however if you are under then a parent or guardian need to sign a waiver for you to compete in the Trail Running Races.

Howe often are the water stops supplied?

This depends somewhat on the race but in general we have water stops every couple of miles.

5Ks – at least one

10Ks – at least two

1/2 Marathon – at least three

Marathon – at least four

How should I prepare for racing at elevation?

There is a large amount of information and debate on the subject of altitude affecting athletic performance. Do your own research to determine what suits your body and training style the best.

What are the age groups?

Ages are grouped by gender in 5-year increments (women 16-20. men 30-35, etc.)

What is cut-off time for the trail running races?

There is no cut off time. You can walk the race if you’d prefer, whatever you’d like to do to have your own Big Blue Adventure. Please inform us ahead of time if you are going to walk the event, it will help us keep track of you.