Take it to the Lake consists of a half marathon, 10k, and a one-mile kids fun run. Run through the remote Schell Creek Mountain Range and end at beautiful Cave Lake State Park where you will enjoy a free BBQ and raffle! If you are looking for a beautiful location and a challenging race, this is the half marathon for you!
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Take it to the Lake Half Marathon & 10k
Sep 1, 2025
Ely
Trail
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1-100
Challenging
Forested
High: 71°
/ Low: 37°
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!
Visit the race website to for past race results.
Overview
Take it to the Lake consists of a half marathon, 10k, and a one-mile kids fun run. Run through the remote Schell Creek Mountain Range and end at beautiful Cave Lake State Park where you will enjoy a free BBQ and raffle! If you are looking for a beautiful location and a challenging race, this is the half marathon for you!
Course Description
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!
Past Results
Visit the race website to for past race results.
