WHAT TIME DOES THE RACE START?
The Rock Tahoe Half Marathon Starts with 3 Waves:
7:30 a.m. (Est. Finish Time of 2:15 or Faster)
7:35 a.m. (Est. Finish Time Between 2:15-3 Hours)
7:40 a.m. (Est. Finish Time of 3-4 Hours)
This race has a 4 hour time limit.
WHEN AND WHERE IS PACKET PICKUP AND PRE-RACE EXPO?
Friday, June 12, 2026 Packet Pickup from 4pm-7pm-at Reno Running Company
Saturday, June 13, 2026 Pre-Race Expo from 12pm-6pm at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
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WHO CAN PICK-UP MY PACKET FOR ME?
If you cannot pick up your race packet, you may have a friend or family member pick it up for you (they will need to present a photo or copy of your photo ID and a note from your mother...or you).
ARE THERE RACE TIME LIMITS?
Runners should only participate if they are confident that they can finish the race in four hours (4:00:00) or less. Traffic control, race monitors, safety/health volunteers and race officials will vacate the course at 11:40a.m. Anyone continuing to run the course will be doing so at their own risk.
ARE THERE AID STATIONS ALONG THE COURSE?
Yes, aid stations are strategically positioned all along the course. The first aid station is at mile three and approximately every 2 miles thereafter. Fuel at stations will have water, electrolytes & gels.
ARE HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS PERMITTED?
Yes...and no. For safety reasons, we allow ONE EAR BUD in the right ear while on the course or bone conduction.
ARE THERE PACERS FOR THIS YEAR'S HALF MARATHON?
Yes! The pacers from Beast Pacing will be back! They will be at the expo so you can meet the pacers and ask any questions you may have.
RACE DAY QUESTIONS:
HOW DO I GET TO THE START?
Shuttle service for all participants will be provided from the Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe to the Start. Shuttle pick-up will be at the front of the hotel on hwy 50.​
You may also be dropped off at the start. We recommend arriving 30mins prior to your start time to allow time to check your drop bag, grab some water, fruit, hit the restroom, and warm up. Parking is not available so your ride will need to continue on to the finish line.
WHAT TIME DOES MY SHUTTLE LEAVE?
6:00am
6:30am
Shuttle registration is done in the race registration.
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CAN SPECTATORS RIDE THE SHUTTLES?
Nope.
ARE SPECTATORS ALLOWED AT THE START?
No!
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IS THERE A BAG CHECK?
Yes. We are hooking you up with a souvenir bag that you can use to check your gear at the start line.
Bags will be transported to the finish where you can retrieve them after the race. Please do not bag
check valuables or breakables such as your car keys, cell phone, jewelry -- we are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.
WILL I RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL AND RACE T-SHIRT?
Yes! Participates will receive a finisher race medal along with a race shirt you'll want to rock everywhere.
WHEN ARE THE AWARDS AND WHO GETS THEM?
Awards distribution begins at 10:00am near the finish line. This should be plenty of time to get our act together. If not, your patience will be greatly appreciated. Awards will be awarded to the top overall male and overall female runners, along with the 1st-3rd in each age group for both males and females.

ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Sorry, pets are not allowed on the course.
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PARKING FOR THE FINISH
There is parking available at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. Parking is subject to the fees applied by the hotel and is out of the control of the race organizers.
All race entries are non-refundable and may not be deferred to another year.
However...
​Rock Tahoe Refund Policy:
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100% Refund if requested by December 31, 2025
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50% Refund if requested between January 1, 2026 to May 1, 2026
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No Refunds after May 1, 2026
*REFUND REQUEST MUST BE MADE BY EMIAL INFO@ROCKTAHOEHALFMARATHON.COM*
You may transfer your bib to another racer for free. Transfers can be requested under your Athlete Dashboard, or follow the instructions here.
*All transfers must be completed by Jun 1, 2026.
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WHAT ABOUT RACE PROCTECTION?
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Race Insurance is available and it can be purchased for a nominal amount at the time of registration only. For full terms and conditions click here.
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