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About
Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K takes place at Shasta Lake, California, on April 24, 2027. The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 8:00 a.m., with the 10K and 5K following at 8:15. The courses run along the Sacramento Rail Trail with views of the Sacramento River and Keswick Lake, on flat terrain, starting and finishing in the Chappie OHV area near Shasta Dam. The field is capped at 350 runners.
Flat and small is a good combination for a time trial: no crowd to work through, and a profile that lets you set one pace and hold it. Half marathon finishers receive an award, with additional awards by age group and overall. Twelve weeks of steady running with a weekly long run will have you ready.
Highlights
- Lakes and ponds
- Unusual venue
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Races nearby
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