Paiute Meadows Trail Run

Susanville, United States • 9 May 2026

Event overview

The Paiute Meadows Trail Run takes place in Susanville, California on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Distances offered include:

  • 50K
  • 50K Relay
  • 30K
  • Half Marathon (13.7 miles)
  • 4.5 Miler
  • 1-Mile Kids' trail race for kids 12 and under and Lassen College Special Olympians

The event is presented in partnership with Lassen Land and Trails Trust.

Course and aid stations

Most courses run almost exclusively on single-track trails through towering pines, meadows, and varied terrain. Course features include climbs and water crossings. Elevation profiles and maps are available through the event information.

This is a cupless race. Aid stations provide water, Hammer Nutrition Heed electrolyte drink, Hammer gels, bananas, oranges, watermelon, potato chips, pickles, fruit gummies, M&Ms, ginger ale, cola, and feminine hygiene products. Volunteers staff the aid stations. Hydrapak Speedcups are available for purchase at packet pickup.

Packet pickup and registration

Race packet pickup is hosted at the Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road, on Friday, May 8; late registration is offered only at that packet pickup. Race morning packet pickup is at Susanville Ranch Park. There is no race day registration.

Organizer

Lassen Land and Trails Trust conserves natural areas and supports regional trails. The organization also runs educational programs, youth camps, and regional trail events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
50 km
50k Relay
30 km
30k
14 mi
1/2 Marathon
5 mi
4.5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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