California · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Shasta Lake, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 24, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 24, 2027
- Location
- Shasta Lake, CA
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Location
- Shasta Lake, California
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Flat converted rail-trail course along the Sacramento River/Keswick Lake; organizer and third-party sources describe minimal elevation change, though no official elevation profile has been published.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- midniteracing.net
About the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
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. Enjoy a the view along the Sacramento River/Keswick Lake in the cool of the morning. Trail is very flat and fast. Field is limited to 500. Races include a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Finisher awards to Half marathoners. Awards 3 deep in age groups, plus overall awards. Start/Finish will be from the Chappie OHV area at the base of Shas…
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Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: common questions
- When is the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 24, 2027.
- Where is the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K held?
- In Shasta Lake, California.
- What distances does the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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