50K21 miles10.5 miles5.6 milesCompletedTroy's California Trail Runs100 spots
Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge
Kit Carson, California
$160
50K Race Day
3
Aid Stations
About This Race
A scenic alpine trail running adventure in the High Sierra of Northern California, featuring three loops across the Sierra wilderness near the Lake Tahoe Basin with 7,500 feet of elevation gain at 7,400 feet above sea level. Distances range from 5.6 miles to a 50K with a 14-hour time limit.
Key Dates
Race Day
Aug 8, 2026
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Pricing
Current Price
$160
50K Race Day
Price Progression
50K Race Day
$160Aug 8, 2026
10.5 Miler Race Day
$110Aug 8, 2026
21 Miler Race Day
$130Aug 8, 2026
5.6 Miler Race Day
$85Aug 8, 2026
10.5 Miler Standard
$100
21 Miler Standard
$120
50K Standard
$150
5.6 Miler Standard
$75
Aid Stations
3| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop Bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start / Finish Line Aid Station Start/Finish aid station located near Horse Canyon Trail Junction off Highway 88. Crew accessible via road crossing near start/finish. Drop bags allowed here. Runners pass through at miles 10.5, 21, and 31.1. | 0.00 miles | 10:40 AM (Loop 1, Mile 10.5); 3:20 PM (Loop 2, Mile 21); 8:00 PM (Loop 3, Mile 31.1) | -- | ||
Thunder Mountain Trail Head Aid Station Located near the Thunder Mountain Trail Head. Crew accessible via road crossing near this station. Runners pass through this station three times (once per loop). | -- | -- | -- | ||
Horse Canyon Trailhead Water Stop Water-only stop available at the Horse Canyon Trailhead. Runners navigate a 7.4-mile section with no aid support on each loop. | -- | -- | water |
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