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.
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
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.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- April 24, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a running race held in Shasta Lake, California on April 24, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027 in Shasta Lake, California at 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Apr 24, 2027