Great Shasta Rail Trail
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Great Shasta Rail Trail Run in Burney, California
The Great Shasta Rail Trail Run takes place on March 27, 2027, on the Great Shasta Rail Trail near Burney, California. The event offers multiple out-and-back distances and uses the trailhead in Burney as the start and finish location.
Distances
- 50K
- 30K
- 10K
The course is described as relatively flat with good footing and a 12 hour cutoff for every distance. The 30K and 50K routes reach the Stand By Me Bridge. The 50K includes a rugged creek scramble section within an otherwise smooth and fast course. Runners can expect forested views and crisp mountain air.
Aid stations are placed approximately every 3 to 6 miles with additional water drops in hot conditions. Aid station supplies include electrolytes, traditional runner snacks, and ice. Parking and porta potties are available at the trailhead; participants are asked not to block traffic or the trail.
All runners receive a race shirt and a post race meal, and all finishers earn a medal. The event benefits the Great Shasta Rail Trail to support its preservation and accessibility. This is the fifth running of the event. Swag deadline is April 15, 2027. Registration closes March 17, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
