Nail the Rail Half Marathon
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Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The event is set for Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Shasta Lake, California. The venue address is 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA 96019. The race field is limited to 350 participants. Race distances offered are:
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Course and logistics
The route uses the Sacramento Rail Trail, a converted Southern Pacific Railroad track that starts at the base of Shasta Dam and runs for over 11 miles. The course runs alongside the Sacramento River and Keswick Lake. Organizers describe the trail as very flat and fast. Start and finish are at the Chappie OHV area at the base of Shasta Dam; the course crosses Shasta Dam and follows the road down to the OHV area. Finisher awards are given to half marathon finishers. Age-group awards are three deep and overall awards are also provided. A packet pickup and registration session is listed at Redding Fleet Feet Store (1376 Hilltop Dr). The half marathon has a cutoff time of 3 hours 30 minutes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.