Planning a vacation to Tahoe this time next year. I’m aware of the Xterra race, but wanted to see if anyone from the area knows of or can recommend any other good summer/fall events in the area, as well. Cheers…
Take a look at http://www.laketahoemarathon.com/indexframes.html for an event filled week in September.
There is also the Donner Lake Tri in June at http://www.donnerlaketriathlon.com/.
Tahoe is a tough place to race/train. With the altitude and super dry air I don’t think I ever had what I call a "good "race out there. I love the area, just saying it is tough. The Xterra Event there is a great one. The marathon is a fantastic course if they haven’t changed it in the last few years. Any of the Cali sports mags should have a schedule on line. Just be aware that you may not do your best time in a stand alone 10k type event. They have a ton of fast runners and bikers in the area as well. I would pick a trail run if they have one, they are spectacular courses in Tahoe.