Take It To The Lake

Take it to the Lake • Half Marathon, 10K and Kids Fun Run Take it to the Lake • Half Marathon, 10K and Kids Fun Run
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Date(s) - 09/20/2025

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TAKE IT TO THE LAKE — HALF MARATHON, 10K & KIDS FUN RUN

Date: September 20, 2025
Location: Ely, Nevada (Cave Lake State Park)
‍♀️ Activities: Trail run and walk with multiple distance options
Registration & Details: Ely Outdoor Enthusiasts Website

Join the Take It to the Lake Trail Run & Walk and experience the beauty of Cave Lake State Park in in Ely, Nevada. This event features a variety of routes for runners and walkers, including scenic trails and rolling terrain that wind through the high desert landscape.

Participants can choose from multiple distances, making it a great event for competitive runners and recreational walkers alike. After crossing the finish line, enjoy refreshments and a supportive community vibe, with all proceeds benefiting local outdoor programs.

The half marathon

Photo of map with red line marking the course
Take it to the Lake Half Marathon is beautiful, challenging and very rewarding! This run takes you through aspen and fir trees and ends at the pristine Cave Lake. The route starts in Duck Creek Basin and climbs 7 miles to Success Summit in the Schell Creek Mountain Range, then almost all downhill to the finish line. The run starts at 7,415 feet and peaks at 8,968 feet. Total elevation gain is 1,604 feet! Aid stations are approximately 2 miles apart. There will be nutrition at the top of Success Summit before you descend to the finish line. This route is predominately on a gravel road. If you are looking for a challenging half marathon, this event is for you!


Chart showing miles and elevation gain for the event

The 10K

Enjoy the scenery on top of Success Summit where Take it to the Lake 10K starts! This 10K is predominately all downhill on a gravel dirt road, except the last quarter mile. Aid Stations are approximately 2 miles apart. The finish line is at the beautiful Cave Lake State Park! The run starts at 8,968 feet and ends at 7,292 feet.

The Kids Fun RUN

The kids one-mile fun run is an out-and-back on a paved road at Cave Lake State Park. All kids get an event shirt, finishing medal, race bib, free BBQ, and free raffle ticket!

Post-race activities

Stay and enjoy the scenery at Cave Lake State Park. We provide a free BBQ and raffle to all participants and volunteers. Awards are presented to top three male and female half marathon and 10K. Everyone receives an event shirt and finishing medal! Also, post-race jump into Cave Lake and receive and extra event memento!

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