Tanri Lake Race

Miramonte, California. Tanri Lake. 6,000 ft elevation. The Tanri Lake Race returns on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Choose relay (3 runners, 4 loops each = 60 miles total), individual 10‑hour race (as many 5‑mile loops as possible), or 10k (6.2 miles, one loop). Relay prize purse: $600 / $450 / $300. Individual prize purse: $200 / $150 / $100. 10k prize purse: $150 / $100 / $75. Tanri hat and dinner included. Individual runners who complete 8+ laps enter the Western States 2027 lottery (1 ticket for 1st year, 2 for 2nd year, 4 for 3rd consecutive year). No refunds. Course at approx 6,000 ft elevation — be prepared for altitude.

Location — Tanri Lake, Miramonte, CA (near Kings Canyon National Park):

• Tanri Lake is a small alpine lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills, about 60 miles east of Fresno, near the town of Miramonte (elevation approx 3,800 ft, but the course is at 6,000 ft)
• Address: 49716 CA‑180, Miramonte, CA (near the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park)
• The course is a 5‑mile loop around the lake, on dirt trails and forest roads
• Elevation: approximately 6,000 ft — runners from sea level should arrive early to acclimatize

Relay Race — 3 Runners, 4 Loops Each (60 Miles Total):

• Each runner must complete 4 loops in the same order as the first loop (runner order fixed)
• Team members cannot switch order — deviation = disqualification
• Race starts at 6:00 AM, ends at 6:00 PM (12 hours total)
• Cutoff: first runner must start their fourth (final) loop by 3:00 PM
• As soon as a team member crosses the finish line after their loop, the next runner may begin (rolling start)
• No men's or women's division — mixed teams compete together
• Prize purse: 1st $600, 2nd $450, 3rd $300

Individual Race — 10‑Hour Timed Race (5‑Mile Loops):

• Start at 6:30 AM, finish at 4:30 PM (10 hours)
• Complete as many 5‑mile loops as possible
• Men's and women's divisions
• Prize purse: 1st $200, 2nd $150, 3rd $100
• Tanri hat and dinner included

Western States Raffle — 8+ Laps, Double Tickets for Consecutive Years:

• Only Individual Race participants are eligible for the Western States 2027 lottery raffle
• Must complete at least 8 laps (40 miles) to qualify
• 1st year: 1 ticket
• 2nd consecutive year: 2 tickets
• 3rd consecutive year: 4 tickets
• Each runner gets double tickets for every consecutive year they participate, up to 3 years

10k — One Loop, 6.2 Miles:

• Start at 8:00 AM
• Men's and women's divisions
• Prize purse: 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $75
• Tanri hat and dinner included
• Great for beginners or those who want a shorter challenge

Visitor Day Pass — Spectator Option:

• For spectators who want to access the race site and enjoy the lake
• Details not specified — check event website

What's Included:

• Tanri hat (included for all participants)
• Dinner on Saturday, August 29 (included)
• Chip timing (net time, lap counting)
• Finisher medal? Not specified — likely for all finishers
• Event shirt? Not specified — check event website
• Aid station on course? Not specified — likely water and basic snacks at start/finish and possibly on loop
• Medical support on site
• Parking at the lake

Logistics — No Refunds? Check with event organizer:

• Registration closes Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT
• No refunds? Not specified — check event website (Tanri Lake Race)
• Parking available near the lake (arrive early — limited spaces)
• Public transport: not practical — drive or carpool
• Bib pickup: race morning at the lake (check event website for exact times)
• No dogs allowed? Not specified — likely not on the course
• Strollers not recommended on 5‑mile dirt loop

Altitude — 6,000 ft, Prepare for High Elevation:

• The course is at approximately 6,000 ft (1,830 m)
• Runners from sea level should arrive 24‑48 hours early to acclimatize
• Expect thinner air, cooler temperatures, and intense sun

Nearby Attractions (post‑race — make a weekend of it in the Sierra Nevada):

• Tanri Lake — swim, fish, or hike around the lake after your race
• Kings Canyon National Park — 10 minutes east — giant sequoias, waterfalls, and the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
• Sequoia National Park (30 minutes north) — General Sherman Tree, Moro Rock, and Crescent Meadow
• Grant Grove — giant sequoias and the famous General Grant Tree
• Hume Lake — swimming, boating, and camping (20 minutes north)

Contact: Event organizer via UltraSignup.