Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a running race on April 24, 2027 in Shasta Lake, CA, with entry fees from $29 to $69.
- Date
- April 24, 2027 (275 days to go)
- Price
- $29–$69
- Sport
- Running
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shasta Dam, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shasta Lake, CA
Population
10,334
as of 2023
City Elevation
838 ft
Nearest Airport
RDD
Redding Municipal Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 143 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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275
Days to train
- Race
- Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- April 24, 2027
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Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Apr 24, 2027