Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT

Location: Shasta Lake, CA; 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd, 96019
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

3 options

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5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:15 AM PDT · From $31.74
Opens Jun 30, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
10K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:15 AM PDT · From $42.34
Opens Jun 30, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM PDT · From $74.14
Opens Jun 30, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM PST

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Mixed surface + hills, longer distance

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The course

From the organizer

Join us for a stroll along the Sacramento Rail Trail. A converted Southern Pacific Railroad track that starts at the base of Shasta Dam and runs for over 11 miles.

Enjoy a the view along the Sacramento River/Keswick Lake in the cool of the morning. Trail is very flat and fast.

Field is limited to 400.

Races include a half marathon, 10K and 5K.

Finisher awards to Half marathoners. Awards 3 deep in age groups, plus overall awards.

Start/Finish will be from the Chappie OHV area at the base of Shasta Dam. Once you cross Shasta Dam you will follow the road down to the OHV area.

Race day registration and packet pickup opens at 7am at OHV area.

Packet pickup and registration on Friday the 25th from 11am to 3pm at Redding Fleet Feet Store at 1376 Hilltop Dr.

Start times:

Half Marathon - 8am

5K & 10K - 8:15am

Cutoff time of 3hrs 15 minutes for half-marathon.

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