Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Shasta Lake, California
- Price $31.74 - $74.14
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the stunning Shasta Lake area of Shasta, California! This exciting event invites runners of all levels to experience the beauty of the Sacramento Rail Trail, a scenic path that follows the Sacramento River and Keswick Lake for over 11 miles. With a flat and fast terrain, participants will enjoy a refreshing morning run amidst breathtaking views.
The event features a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, with a limited field of 350 runners, ensuring an intimate and enjoyable experience. Runners in the half marathon will receive finisher awards, and there will be age group awards for the top three finishers, along with overall awards. The race starts and finishes at the Chappie OHV area at the base of Shasta Dam, with the half marathon commencing at 8:00 AM, followed by the 10K and 5K at 8:15 AM. Race day registration opens at 7 AM, and early packet pickup is available on Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Redding Fleet Feet Store. Don’t miss
The event features a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, with a limited field of 350 runners, ensuring an intimate and enjoyable experience. Runners in the half marathon will receive finisher awards, and there will be age group awards for the top three finishers, along with overall awards. The race starts and finishes at the Chappie OHV area at the base of Shasta Dam, with the half marathon commencing at 8:00 AM, followed by the 10K and 5K at 8:15 AM. Race day registration opens at 7 AM, and early packet pickup is available on Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Redding Fleet Feet Store. Don’t miss
Organiser's Description
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 350.
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 30 minutes for half-marathon.
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 350.
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 30 minutes for half-marathon.
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