After one of the heaviest snow loads that Lake Tahoe has seen, you might think that ultrarunners in the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs (A Glimpse of Heaven … A Taste of Hell) might need snow shoes instead of running shoes.

But the July 15 and 16 event is going on as planned, with all three races starting and finishing at Western Nevada College.

“Yes, there will be snow, but it’s melting fast right now,” said TRT Endurance Runs Race Director George Ruiz. “There will be some snow fields and snow drifts to navigate, but 90 percent of the trail will be our legendary single-track trails we have here in Carson City.”

One big change is that the start-finish location has moved to WNC’s John L. Harvey Field.

“Very excited to be operating out of the John L Harvey baseball stadium! It’s going to make the finish line and ‘Ultra Lounge’ a very nice and cozy venue!” Ruiz said.

Ultrarunners compete in 100-mile, 50-mile and 55-kilometer events, climbing as high as 9,214 feet to Snow Valley Peak summit before returning to Carson City. The 100-mile race begins at 5 a.m. July 15 and participants must finish by 5 p.m. July 16. The 50-mile race starts at 6 a.m. July 15 and competitors must complete the course by 2 a.m. July 16. The 55-kilometer event also starts at 6 a.m. and the course must be completed by 2 a.m. July 16.

For more information about the event, go to trter.com.