ZLINE Employees Tackle the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey: Pushing Limits and Buil

ZLINE Employees Tackle the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey: Pushing Limits and
Building Team Spirit

Over the weekend, a group of ZLINE employees came together for something a little more extreme than your typical team outing: conquering the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey. This 178-mile relay race is not just a local favorite, but a true test of endurance, teamwork, and spirit. And for our crew, it became an unforgettable journey of pushing limits and discovering what it means to show up for one another, mile after mile.

The Reno-Tahoe Odyssey, affectionately known as the RTO, has been a staple of the Northern Nevada running community since 2005. Roughly 250 teams of up to 12 runners work together to complete a continuous loop from downtown Reno, through the Sierra Nevada mountains, around Lake Tahoe, into Carson City and Virginia City, and back to Reno. It’s a grueling course that spans beautiful terrain, steep climbs, long descents, and often unpredictable weather—but for those who participate, it’s an experience like no other!

This wasn’t about winning. It was about waking up before the sun rises to cheer on your teammates, enduring hours in a van, and finding motivation deep within when your body was ready to quit. Most of all, it was about connection—connecting with coworkers in a way that doesn’t happen behind a desk or over a video call, something Habum Song, a Junior Salesforce Administrator who joined ZLINE last June, reflected on after the race.

“I didn’t expect to walk away from a race feeling closer to my coworkers, but that’s exactly what happened,” Song notes. “Being part of a team where everyone is giving their all was incredibly inspiring.”

Our ZLINE team embraced every challenge with grit and good humor. Whether sprinting through a desert valley or tackling a hill climb under the stars, each runner brought energy and support to the team in their unique way. Even through moments of exhaustion, there were more moments of encouragement—shared snacks, shared playlists, and lots of laughter.

Customer Experience Specialist Taylor Lewis shares how she kept her spirits high throughout the run: “It was equal parts exhausting and unforgettable. Between the uphill and downhill climbs, questionable routes, and delirious 2 a.m. handoffs, I somehow had an amazing time! I got to know my coworkers in ways only 178 miles of shared struggle can provide. It pushed me physically and mentally, but it also reminded me of the power of perseverance, teamwork, and a good sense of humor.”