Big Blue Adventure Big Chief 50K Ultra Trail Run

1960 Olympic Valley Road Olympic Valley, CA 96146

• Date: 6/28/2026
• Starts: 6:00 am
• Ends: 4:40 pm

The Big Chief 50K trail race is a loop course on a mix of single track and fire roads  between Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Run through mighty trees, take in breathtaking views and conquer rocky summits. The course travels between 6000 – 7500 feet of elevation. The race starts and finishes in the Village at Northstar Resort in Truckee, CA. Runners will be supported by 5 aid stations with water, Electrolyte beverage, fruit and snacks. The finish rewards include cold beverages, beer, snacks, and a medal. All participants will receive a technical race shirt. The cut off time for official finishers is 8.5 hours but we do our best to accommodate everyone that wants to finish. Medical support will be provided on course and at the finish. The race takes place the day after the Tahoe Trail 100K Mountain Bike Race and follows roughly the same course with a few adjustments.