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Truckee Half Marathon & 5K
The Truckee Half Marathon features a stellar course that highlights many iconic locations. The running surface is mixture of pavement and dirt that cover roads and Truckee’s extensive trail system. Consistently voted one of America’s “Best Adventure Towns” Truckee California offers access to an amazing array of outdoor activities.
- Race Start Half Marathon 7:30 am, 5K Start 7:35 am
- Address 10069 Bridge Street, Truckee, CA 96161
- Website Truckee Half Marathon
- Cost $$
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Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop
Join us for this iconic fall event in beautiful downtown Truckee. Attendees will receive a commemorative wine glass to sample wine at 30+ venues as well as five food tickets and a map to all participating venues. Get ready to wine, walk and shop!
- Hours 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Address Downtown Truckee
- Website Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop
- Cost $$
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Annual Truckee Antiques and Vintage Sale
Dealers from 7 states with thousands of quality antiques and unique collectibles, all for sale, will be featured at the Annual Truckee Antiques & Vintage Sale. Known by loyal antique enthusiasts as the largest, finest show in the Cal Neva Area, shoppers will discover a wide variety of merchandise, including rare slot machines and gambling related items; Western Americana; American Indian and Native American art; American and European furniture and furnishings; tools, and other refurbished and upscaled goods. Bring your flier for a $1 discount per person!
- Approx length of time Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Address Alder Creek Middle School, 10931 Alder Dr, Truckee, CA 96161
- Website Truckee Antiques and Vintage Sale
- Cost $
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Truckee’s 4th of July Firecracker Mile
A one-mile, gravity-fed, fun event for all ages & abilities!
The Firecracker Mile is a long-standing Truckee tradition allowing families, young kids, high school kids, college kids, active grandparents, friendly dogs on leashes, and competitive types a cardio blast before the parade – and a sun filled-day of barbecues, beer, and beach play climaxed with fireworks!
- Approx length of time 9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
- Address 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Website Truckee Chamber of Commerce
- Cost Free
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Toccata Soirée Musicale Fundraiser – Truckee
In connection with the Classy Classics concert series, TOCCATA is delighted to also present three ‘Soiree Musicale’ Fundraiser events. These intimate home concerts present arias, duets, and chamber music, in an intimate setting. Each Soiree features Pianist Donna Axton, with dazzling Ukrainian Violinist Alex Eisenberg.
- Approx length of time 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Address Truckee Home of Ms. Susan Horst
- Website Toccata Tahoe Symphony Orchestra
- Cost $$
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Truckee River Wildlife Area
Truckee, CAThe Truckee River Wildlife Area was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1996. It includes five units (Canyon, Union Ice, Boca, Polaris, and West River) that total approximately 5,300 acres.
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Truckee River Rafting
Tahoe City, CAThe Truckee River Rafting trip floats you through tranquil stretches of scenic meadows, mountains and small rapids.
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Truckee River Raft Company
Tahoe City, CAYou’ll cruise through mellow and serene areas with picturesque mountain views and lively little rapids, punctuated here and there with perfect swimming holes and picnic spots.
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Bridgetender Tavern and Grill
Tahoe City, CAIs a Lake Tahoe restaurant, along the Truckee River in Tahoe City, CA, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor patio dining. 15 beers on draught and the best burgers and bloody mary’s in Lake Tahoe.
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Crest Café & Catering
Alpine Meadows, CAThe Crest Café offers fresh homemade breakfast, lunch and happy hour in a cozy setting beside the Truckee River.
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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
Tahoe City, CAWinding its way through grassy banks, the Truckee River provides a stunning backdrop for a romantic outdoor wedding and reception at the River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant in Tahoe, California.
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64-Acres Lakeside Park
Tahoe City, CAThis park hosts parking, picnicking and provides access to the bike trail system and to the Truckee River itself through a rafting ramp.
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20 Mile Museum – Donner Summit Historical Society
Norden, CADonner Summit Historical Society’s 20 Mile Museum highlights the history and beauty of the Summit. Interpretive signs have been placed mostly along Old Highway 40 and nearby from Auburn to Truckee.
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The Village Cinemas – Northstar
Truckee, CAThe Village Cinemas movie theaters are now open in the Village at Northstar, offering Northstar California visitors and Lake Tahoe and Truckee locals popular Hollywood hits presented in ultra stereo or DTS, comfortable seating and a full-service concession stand.