Thin Air Distance Festival

South Lake Tahoe

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - Sunday, August 14, 2011

Date

Start: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 @ 7:00 PM
End: Sunday, August 14, 2011 @ 12:00 PM

Address

South Lake Tahoe
Mont Bleu Resort 55 HIghway 50 Lake Tahoe, CA

Registration Closing Date

Sunday, August 7, 2011 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

Dates: Thursday, August 11th through Sunday, August 14, 2011.

A small, "Old School" style Race, limited to 400 runners. Come and get to know us, we want to know you by name! A fun and challenging four-day running event: 10K, 11K, 10 mile, and 5K, all 4 days = a marathon. Run one day or all four days, or any combination that fits into your schedule. Start times 7:00 A.M.

Opening ceremonies Wednesday evening, August 10.

Awards ceremonies Sunday August 14, after the race.

Signature Race

Thin Air Distance Festival's Signature Race will be held Thursday, August 11th, at the Exclusive Edgewood Golf Course, home of The American Century Championship,where the greastest players and biggest names in sports take center stage every summer in July. Edgewood Golf Course is just across the street from Montbleu our Host Hotel.

Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa

In the spirit of the Festival we are starting and finishing 3 of our 4 races at our Host Hotel, Montbleu. Those of you staying at Montbleu will be able to roll out of bed, dress and be at your race's starting point within minutes. Please see our web site for a link to Montbleu.

Additional Race information

* Individuals will run in 5 year age group competition for males and females. * Pre registration participants will receive a T-Shirt, late registrants will receive a T-Shirt as available.

Opening Ceremonies and Awards

Opening Ceremonies and Guest speakers Wednesday evening. Individuals and Team age group leaders recognized daily at the evening awards hour as well as Team Standings updates. Final Awards ceremony will be held after Sundays 5K race.

Family Fun

There will be music at the start and finish of every race. Sunday's races include a free 1 mile kids race, 14 and under as well as a 5K walker, jogger stroller event.

Additional Information

Thursday 10k, Friday 11k, Saturday 10 mile(free 1 mile kids race, 14 and under.) Saturday also features a 5k walker, jogger and stroller event. Sunday 5k and awards ceremonies.

The Thin Air Distance Festival is a four day staged running race, with it's location in majestic and beautiful South Lake Tahoe, will be an Incredible event that will be quickly heard around the world.

From the serious to the casual competitor, it will offer a different way to test one's fitness and abilities.

Once you have experienced this new challenge and adventure, you will be coming back to the Thin Air Distance Festival Racing Event year after year.

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