Paiute Meadows Trail Run
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About the race
The Paiute Meadows Trail Run takes place at Susanville Ranch Park in Susanville, CA on May 8, 2027. The event offers multiple race distances on predominantly singletrack trails.
- 50K
- 30K
- Half Marathon (13.6 mi)
- 4.5-Mile
- 1-Mile Kids' Trail Run
Course and aid station details: the 50K includes about 25 miles of singletrack, roughly 2.5 miles of wider trail, and about 3.5 miles of logging roads; the course uses looped sections. The half marathon has mixed surface types (about 15% wide smooth trail, 10% grassy smooth underlayment, 75% rocky or loose singletrack). The 30K has 2,107 feet of elevation gain; the half marathon lists 1,510 feet. The 4.5-mile course gains 364 feet and includes a distinct climb at Coyote Bluff near mile 2.6 and a water drop around mile 3.
There are four aid stations, two of which are used twice; available items include electrolyte drink, gels, chips, soda, M&M's, oranges, bananas, and watermelon. A drop bag station is provided at mile 18.6 and one checkpoint is water-only. GPX and map files are available for download for specific courses.
Logistics and entries: registration windows and tiered pricing are posted for the 2027 race; packet pickup occurs the day before the race and there is late in-person registration at packet pickup. There is no race day registration. Dogs are permitted if leashed and the race director is notified in advance; owners must clean up.
Purpose and awards: the event supports Lassen Land and Trails Trust and its conservation work. Overall and age-group awards are given for multiple distances, and the kids' run includes participant awards and goody bags. A finish area includes food and a locally brewed beer offering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
