Course Info
Capital Odyssey: Course Overview
The Capital Odyssey showcases one of the most scenic and dynamic stretches of the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey course: blending breathtaking natural landscapes, historic charm, and vibrant community energy into an unforgettable relay experience. This segment delivers both physical and mental challenges while remaining fair and thoughtfully designed for teams of varying sizes.
The course begins just south of Carson City at Exchange Point 24 and finishes in Reno at the J Resort Festival Grounds, where teams are welcomed into an energetic Finish Line Festival celebration.
Teams travel this portion of the route in a counter-clockwise direction, experiencing the diverse terrain and elevation changes that make the Reno-Tahoe region such a premier running destination.
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Relay Leg Assignments
See the table below indicating mileage and leg assignments for each runner. We encourage you to look at the individual leg maps as well.
- E – easy (relatively flat, distance varies)
- M – moderate (relatively flat, distance varies)
- MC – more challenging
- MD – most difficult, not
- MD for call a doctor (some of the steepest climbs)
Each runner slot is assigned a set of two legs, and these sets are ranked from most difficult (1) to easiest (12) to help teams strategically assign runners and build their lineup.
Example:
The runner in the No. 1 slot will complete Legs 25 and 31 (E and MD), totaling 6.0 miles. This set is ranked 10th hardest overall or 3rd easiest, depending on how you look at it, making it a solid option for a steady, well-rounded runner.
The runner in the No. 7 slot, however, will take on the most challenging set of legs, ranked No. 1 overall (MC, MD, MD). This set includes significant difficulty and elevation, so it’s best suited for one of your strongest runners.
| 1st Leg | 2nd Leg | |||||||
| Runner | Leg | Miles | Rating | Leg | Miles | Rating | Total | Ranking |
| 1 | 25 | 3.4 | E | 31 | 2.6 | MD | 6 | 5 |
| 2 | 26 | 5.5 | M | 32 | 3.3 | MD | 8.8 | 3 |
| 3 | 27 | 3.9 | M | 33 | 6.6 | MC | 10.5 | 2 |
| 4 | 28 | 4.8 | M | 34 | 5.1 | M | 9.9 | 6 |
| 5 | 29 | 3.4 | MC | 35 | 6.2 | M | 9.6 | 4 |
| 6 | 30 | 3.4 | MD | 36 | 6.1 | M | 9.5 | 1 |
| Miles 24.4 | Miles 29.9 | 54.3 | ||||||
*Ranking is based on overall combined difficulty and elevation profile, not just mileage.
