Mount Shasta Walk/Run
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Mount Shasta 4th of July Walk/Run 2026
This community event in Mount Shasta, California features multiple short-distance running and walking events centered in downtown Mount Shasta and Parker Plaza. The event offers structured competition and family-oriented options.
- 5 Mile Race: USATF certified; awards to top three in each division; medals for all finishers.
- 2 Mile Youth Race: for runners under 18; ribbons to top three; medals for all finishers.
- 2 Mile Fun Walk: entertainment along the route; family oriented.
Registration fees vary by period. Early registration (April 3 to June 10) is lower than regular registration (June 10 to July 2) and late registration at Parker Plaza on July 3 and July 4 is higher. Entry fees and early bird t-shirt orders are non-refundable. Race t-shirts are optional and must be ordered during early registration by June 10; no shirt orders are accepted after that date. Optional registration insurance is offered through PROTECHT.
Bib and t-shirt pickup and late registration occur at Parker Plaza on the days immediately before and the morning of the event. Registrations enter a drawing for prizes including two e-bikes courtesy of the Fifth Season in Mt. Shasta; winners must be present to win.
Mountain Runners is a founding project of the Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance, formed in 2018 to coordinate outdoor recreation nonprofits and initiatives in far Northern California. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
