Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Shasta Lake, United States of America · Saturday 24 April 2027
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 430. 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 Shasta Dam. Once you cross Shasta Dam you will follow the road down to the OHV area. Race day registration and packet pickup opens at 7am at OHV area. Packet pickup and registration on Friday the 24th from 11am to 3pm at Redding Fleet Feet Store at 1376 Hilltop Dr. Start times: Half Marathon - 8am 5K & 10K - 8:15am Cutoff time of 3hrs 15 minutes for half-marathon.
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1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
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Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027 Course Analysis
Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a half marathon held in Shasta Lake, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 24 April 2027. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total climbing, with its high point near 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 0m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Surface Type: Road
Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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