Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Event Overview

Join us for a stroll along the Sacramento Rail Trail. A converted Southern Pacific Railroad track that starts at the base of Shasta Dam and runs for over 11 miles.

Race Details

• Date: April 25, 2026
• Location: 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA
• Field Limit: 400 participants
• Events: Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Awards

• Finisher Awards: Half marathoners receive finisher awards.
• Age Group Awards: Awards 3 deep in age groups.
• Overall Awards: Additional awards for top overall finishers.

Start/Finish Information

Start/Finish will be from the Chappie OHV area at the base of Shasta Dam. Once you cross Shasta Dam you will follow the road down to the OHV area.

Registration and Packet Pickup

• Race Day Registration: Opens at 7 AM at the OHV area.
• Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Friday the 25th from 11 AM to 3 PM at Redding Fleet Feet Store at 1376 Hilltop Dr.

Start Times

• Half Marathon: 8 AM
• 5K & 10K: 8:15 AM

Cutoff Time

Cutoff time of 3 hours 15 minutes for the half marathon.

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.