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Headwaters Trail Runs are 52k, 34k, and 10k trail running events held in the Klamath Mountains west of Mount Shasta City, CA. These three scenic trail runs are named after the headwaters of the Sacramento River.
The 52k and 34k races are scenic, mountainous loop courses. They are run entirely on single-track trails and dirt forest roads that wind up, down, around, and through the rugged mountains that claim host to the crystal-clear headwaters of California's longest river. Both races include miles on the historic Sisson-Callahan National Recreation Trail. The 52k boasts a total of ~8,000-feet elevation gain, and the 34k is no slouch with ~4,000-feet of elevation gain. The 10k race is run on the Lake Siskiyou Trail along the forested shores of picturesque Lake Siskiyou. There is about 400-feet of total gain on the Lake Siskiyou Trail, a local's favorite for trail runners of all abilities. Running surface is about 99% dirt with a short paved section across the Box Canyon Dam. The magnificent backdrop for all runs is majestic Mt. Shasta (14,179' elev.), the most massive of all the Cascade volcanoes, and Mt. Eddy (9025' elev.), the highest peak in the Klamath Mountains. Runners are rewarded with clean mountain air, challenging terrain, fully-stocked aid stations, and a welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer staff. Headwaters Trail Runs acknowledges that these races occur on traditional homelands of the Winnemem Wintu, Nom Sus Wintu, Nom Ti Pom Wintu, Wintʰu• Po•m, Shasta, Modoc, Okwanuchu, Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla, and Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians. All participants receive a hearty, organic post-race meal made by local chef Jacqueline Hertzog - arguably the best post-race meal anywhere! Participants also receive a commemorative race t-shirt, and a unique finisher's medal. Headwaters Trail Runs is a cupless event, and runners will need to carry with them a means to drink at the aid stations. We do our best to reduce the waste generated by this event in all aspects. Please consider bringing your own reusable plate, utensils, and cup for the post-race meal. A portion of the proceeds from this event are annually donated to the Mt. Shasta High School cross-county team. - MEETS THESE Event Standards -
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- BLACK BUTTE CHALLENGE -The Black Butte Challenge is temporarily cancelled until further notice at the request of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest due to hazardous conditions near the top of the trail. A wire basket retaining wall has collapsed across the trail creating a safety hazard. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is working secure funds to repair the damaged section of trail.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this temporary cancellation of the Black Butte Challenge. - VOLUNTEERS -Interested in volunteering at this year's Headwaters Trail Runs event? Additional volunteers are typically needed on race day. And, as a show of our appreciation, all volunteers will receive complimentary entry to any of the three Headwaters Trail Runs race distances for the following year. Please use the contact form below to find out if we have a job for you!
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Headwaters Trail Runs is a project of the Associated Charitable Resource of South Siskiyou (ACROSS) 501(c)(3).
Headwaters Trail Runs is a nondiscriminatory recreation provider under special use authorization from:
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Sierra Pacific Industries
Lake Siskiyou Camp-Resort
Headwaters Trail Runs is a nondiscriminatory recreation provider under special use authorization from:
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Sierra Pacific Industries
Lake Siskiyou Camp-Resort
This business operates under special use permit with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.
To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provided in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.