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40TH ANNUAL SQUAW MOUNTAIN RUN

JULY 24, 2021

The SMR has been cancelled for 2020.

A benefit for the Gene Upshaw Memorial Cancer Center & ASC's scholarship fund

For the past 39 years, hundreds of runners and hikers have made the annual pilgrimage to the top of Squaw Valley for this unique running event with stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierra. Starting at the base of Squaw Valley USA (6200’), the course climbs 3.6 miles up Mountain Run to High Camp (8200’) where awards, raffle, music, refreshments, and beer from Fiftyfifty Brewery (must have ID) in Truckee are provided.  Participants can choose to RUN or take a more leisurely pace and HIKE, or NORDIC WALK (hike with poles).

We are a cupless race – please bring your own water bottle or cup for the aid stations. You can purchase a Hydrapak Ultraflask for $10 at the race or when you register.  You can also head to Tahoe Mt. Sports and pick up one like this:  Option 1 or Option 2.

REGISTRATION

BEFORE JULY 4TH

 

  • ADULT: $40

  • JUNIOR (under 20): $25 

DAY BEFORE

 

  • ADULT: $50

  • JUNIOR (under 20): $35

 

JULY 5 - 23

 

  • ADULT: $45

  • JUNIOR (under 20): $30

DAY-OF

 

  • ADULT: $65

  • JUNIOR (under 20): $50

Thank you to all the men and women who serve in our country’s military. Please take 15% off your registration with the code MIL15. You will need to show your military ID when you pick up your race bib.

FLOWER WALK

Let the cable car do the 2,000 foot elevation gain & join Tahoe Institute for Natural Science’s Michelle Witte for the beautiful FLOWER WALK on easy rolling terrain.  More details below.

For the less energetic or those inclined to learn more about nature! - Signing up for our Flower walk gets you a tram ride up to High Camp (tram ticket included in your entry) & a knowledgeable guide, John Roos from TINS, to show you what and where the best flowers are. The blooms are usually spectacular this time of year. As a participant you are also entered into the raffle and get a souvenir beer mug. Registration is the same as the race - just check the flower walk option on the reg form & check in at the flower walk/spectator tickets table to get your free cable car ticket. The group will meet John at High Camp at 9:30 am. You must get on the 9:00am tram to make it to the flower walk in time.

EVENT SPECTATORS

Please join us at the top of the course for festivities and to support the Cancer Center and Auburn Ski Club. With the purchase of an event ticket, you can ride the 9:00am or 9:20am tram.  At the top you get a commemorative pint glass, entered in the raffle, beer (must have ID), food, live music, and the opportunity to cheer on your friends and family!  There will be no discounted tram tickets this year for event spectators. You must join the event and you can get a ride to the top. If you want to ride a later tram you can purchase a tram ticket from Squaw and ride up later. By participating in the event you support the cause and get to join in all the fun!

VOLUNTEER & GET A FREE TRAM RIDE

We need help at registration, feed stations, and High Camp. 

ALL ENTRIES INCLUDE...

 

  • Runners get transport of spare clothes up to High Camp (bring a labeled compact bag for your gear).
  • 2 aid stations on the course (first one with just water, second with water and energy supplies to fuel you for the last push to the finish).
  • Custom prize for the top 3 men and top three women overall.
  • Awards for the uphill competitors – top 3 places in 10 year age categories.
  • Flower Walk participants get a tram ride to High Camp and a guided walk with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science.
  • All participants are entered into the raffle for some great prizes from our sponsors.
  • All participants receive a souvenir beer glass at the finish line.
  • Live music, refreshments, and beer (must have ID) at High Camp.
  • Flag at the awards to honor those who are battling cancer, have lost their lives to cancer, or have beat cancer.
  • Free cable car ride back down.
  • Souvenir shirts and visors available for purchase on a first-come basis.
  • Hydrapak UltraFlasks available for purchase.

HELP FIGHT CANCER

 

For many, this event has become a celebration of life following personal struggles with cancer or in memory of a loved one. There will be a flag at registration for those who wish to sign themselves or memorialize friends and family. The flag will be carried up by a volunteer participant. 20% of funds raised from the Squaw Mountain Run are donated to The Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation to fund programs and services for cancer patients at the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center.  In the last six years since Auburn Ski Club took over the event, we have raised over $25,000 to support these efforts.