Leg 16
This quiet and easy leg enters the city of South Lake Tahoe and ends in the Tahoe Keys area. Please remain quiet while in these neighborhoods.
3.6 MilesGain 27 ftLoss 68 ft
Runner Directions
- 1.Continue east along Highway 89 using the bike path, which will have you running AGAINST traffic. Please note that the bike path is parallel to the road just north of the road. Distance to the next turn is 2.13 miles.
- 2.The bike path will enter a neighborhood. You will cross two streets before your next turn. Continue straight through, following the bike path, and turn left on 15th St. 15th will be the third intersection you encounter after entering the neighborhood. Run north towards Lake Tahoe for 0.4 miles.
- 3.Turn right onto Venice Dr. Continue for 0.9 miles to Tahoe Keys Blvd.
- 4.Cross Tahoe Keys Bld and continue straight on Venice Dr for 0.3 miles to the exchange point. The exchange will be on the shoulder of Venice Dr.
Cautions
- 1.Be quiet during your time around XP 16, this is a sensitive neighborhood. No honking, cheering, or noise of any kind. Respect the families that live here. Teams breaking this rule will be removed from the event.
Van Directions
- 1.Leave XP 15 along CA State Route 89. You may help your runner through the neighborhood (MUST STAY EXTREMELY QUIET) or continue to US-50 turning left, and then another left onto Tahoe Keys Blvd for a more direct route avoiding the quiet zone. IMPORTANT: When parking at XP 16, you MUST make a u-turn and park on the westbound side of the road (the opposite side of the road from the exchange point).