Great Shasta Rail Trail
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Great Shasta Rail Trail : July 25, 2026
The event takes place at the Great Shasta Rail Trail near McCloud, CA, with the start and finish at the trailhead in Bartle on Harris Springs Road (coordinates 41.25729, -121.82128). Distances offered:
- 50K
- 30K
- 10K
The course is out-and-back, relatively flat, and noted for firm footing and views of Mount Shasta. The race benefits the Great Shasta Rail Trail and supports preservation of the route. Registration opens December 1, 2025. There is a swag deadline on June 23.
Course support and policies
All distances have a 12-hour time cutoff. Aid stations are placed approximately every 3 to 6 miles, with water drops used in hot conditions. Aid stations will carry HEED electrolyte drink mix, common runner snacks, and ice for cooling. Specific aid station placements:
- 10K aid station at the 10K turnaround
- 30K aid stations at the 10K and 30K turnarounds
- 50K will have three aid stations, one at each distance turnaround
Porta potties will be available at the start/finish area and at the 50K turnaround. Parking is available in the trailhead lot and on nearby forest roads; participants are asked not to block traffic or the rail trail. The event does not offer refunds; deferral is allowed up to one week before race day and transfers are allowed until one day before the race. The burro race option was removed for this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
