Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- April 24, 2027
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
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 500.
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 23rd 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.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a running event held in Shasta Lake, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027 in Shasta Lake, CA at 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Apr 24, 2027