Great Shasta Rail Trail
McCloud, United States • 25 Jul 2026
Course
The event takes place on the Great Shasta Rail Trail near McCloud, California. The courses are out-and-back on a relatively flat path with very nice footing. Runners start just outside of McCloud with views of Mt. Shasta.
Distances
The event offers three distances:
- 50K
- 30K
- 10K
All distances have a 12-hour cutoff.
Race Details
Packet pickup for the 50K and 30K is on race morning between 4:30 AM and 5:15 AM. These two distances start at 5:30 AM. Packet pickup for the 10K is on race morning between 4:30 AM and 6:45 AM, with the race starting at 7:00 AM.
The start and finish are at the Great Shasta Rail Trail trailhead in Bartle, on Harris Springs Road. There will be porta potties at the start/finish area and at the 50K turn-around. Aid stations are placed approximately every 3-6 miles and are stocked with HEED electrolytes and traditional runner snacks. Ice will be available for runners.
All runners will receive a shirt and an after-race meal. All finishers will receive a medal.
Other Information
The run benefits the Great Shasta Rail Trail. The race has a generous deferral policy; registration can be deferred for any reason up to one week before race day. No refunds are given. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.