Headwaters Trail Runs
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Headwaters Trail Runs
Headwaters Trail Runs offers three trail race distances in the Klamath Mountains west of Mount Shasta City, California. Courses follow single-track trails and dirt forest roads through the headwaters area of the Sacramento River and include miles on the historic Sisson-Callahan National Recreation Trail.
- 52k scenic mountainous loop, ~8,000 feet elevation gain
- 34k mountainous loop, ~4,000 feet elevation gain
- 10k lake shore route on the Lake Siskiyou Trail, ~400 feet gain
The 52k and 34k are loop courses with rugged, mountainous terrain. The 10k runs along the forested shores of Lake Siskiyou on a surface that is about 99% dirt with a short paved section across Box Canyon Dam. The course backdrop includes Mt. Shasta (14,179 feet) and Mt. Eddy (9,025 feet). Aid stations on the courses are fully stocked. The event is cupless; participants must carry a means to drink at aid stations. A post-race organic meal prepared by a local chef is provided, and finishers receive a commemorative race t-shirt and a unique medal. Organizers encourage waste reduction and request reusable plates, utensils, and cups for the meal. A portion of event proceeds is donated annually to the Mt. Shasta High School cross-country team. The event is run by a local charitable organization, Associated Charitable Resource of South Siskiyou (ACROSS), a 501(c)(3). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
