Join the Olympic Valley Half Marathon & 8-Miler on June 14, 2025, starting and finishing at the iconic Village at Palisades Tahoe, the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The course is a fast and flat out-and-back route, primarily on paved trails through the valley and along the picturesque Truckee River. Runners may encounter local wildlife, including bald eagles, mule deer, and leaping trout, all while enjoying the refreshing Sierra air. The event is well-supported with numerous aid stations providing water, electrolyte beverages, and a variety of fruits and snacks. Post-race festivities in the Village include refreshments and the opportunity to explore the beautiful Tahoe area.
Races
The Olympic Valley Half Marathon takes place on June 14, 2025, in Olympic Valley, California, and is organized by Big Blue Adventure. This scenic 21.1km race features 116 meters of elevation gain along a paved out-and-back course beside the Truckee River, starting and finishing at the Village at Palisades Tahoe.
The Olympic Valley 8 Miler is scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Olympic Valley, California, and is organized by Big Blue Adventure. With 98 meters of elevation gain, this scenic 8-mile race runs along the Truckee River on a paved out-and-back course, starting and ending at the Village at Palisades Tahoe.
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FAQs
What is the Olympic Valley Half?
How long is the Olympic Valley Half?
Where does the Olympic Valley Half take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Olympic Valley Half?
How can I prepare for the Olympic Valley Half?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Olympic Valley Half?
The Olympic Valley Half Marathon takes place on June 14, 2025, in Olympic Valley, California, and is organized by Big Blue Adventure. This scenic 21.1km race features 116 meters of elevation gain along a paved out-and-back course beside the Truckee River, starting and finishing at the Village at Palisades Tahoe.
The Olympic Valley Half is 21km long.
The Olympic Valley Half takes place in Olympic Valley, CA, USA.
The Olympic Valley Half elevation gain is 116 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Olympic Valley Half?
The Olympic Valley Half Marathon takes place on June 14, 2025, in Olympic Valley, California, and is organized by Big Blue Adventure. This scenic 21.1km race features 116 meters of elevation gain along a paved out-and-back course beside the Truckee River, starting and finishing at the Village at Palisades Tahoe.
How long is the Olympic Valley Half?
The Olympic Valley Half is 21km long.
Where does the Olympic Valley Half take place?
The Olympic Valley Half takes place in Olympic Valley, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Olympic Valley Half?
The Olympic Valley Half elevation gain is 116 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Olympic Valley Half?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Olympic Valley Half?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Olympic Valley 8 Miler?
How long is the Olympic Valley 8 Miler?
Where does the Olympic Valley 8 Miler take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Olympic Valley 8 Miler?
How can I prepare for the Olympic Valley 8 Miler?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Olympic Valley 8 Miler?
The Olympic Valley 8 Miler is scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Olympic Valley, California, and is organized by Big Blue Adventure. With 98 meters of elevation gain, this scenic 8-mile race runs along the Truckee River on a paved out-and-back course, starting and ending at the Village at Palisades Tahoe.
The Olympic Valley 8 Miler is 12km long.
The Olympic Valley 8 Miler takes place in Olympic Valley, CA, USA.
The Olympic Valley 8 Miler elevation gain is 98 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Olympic Valley 8 Miler?
The Olympic Valley 8 Miler is scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Olympic Valley, California, and is organized by Big Blue Adventure. With 98 meters of elevation gain, this scenic 8-mile race runs along the Truckee River on a paved out-and-back course, starting and ending at the Village at Palisades Tahoe.
How long is the Olympic Valley 8 Miler?
The Olympic Valley 8 Miler is 12km long.
Where does the Olympic Valley 8 Miler take place?
The Olympic Valley 8 Miler takes place in Olympic Valley, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Olympic Valley 8 Miler?
The Olympic Valley 8 Miler elevation gain is 98 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Olympic Valley 8 Miler?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Olympic Valley 8 Miler?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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