​- SEPTEMBER 29, ​2018 -

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Headwaters Trail Runs are 50k, 30k, 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 50k and 30k 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. The 10k race is a flat, fast loop on the lake trail that circles the forested shores of picturesque Lake Siskiyou.

The magnificent backdrop for both runs is the majestic Mt. Shasta (14,179' elev.), the most massive of all the Cascade volcanoes.  Runners are rewarded with clean mountain air, challenging terrain, welcoming aid stations, and an enthusiastic volunteer staff.

- Headwaters 30k and 50k TRAINING RUNS -

The annual Headwaters Trail Runs training weekend is August 25th and 26th.  Please see the 30k and 50k info pages for more details. 

 - BLACK BUTTE CHALLENGE -

THE CHALLENGE:  Reach the summit of Black Butte from trailhead to the old lookout foundation in under 30 minutes (males)/38 minutes (females). The Black Butte trail is about 2.5 miles long, with about 1800' gain.  You will need proof of your accomplishment: a GPS record of your run is preferred, but  a photo of your stopwatch at the summit is also acceptable. 

THE REWARD: You earn complimentary entry to Headwaters Trail Runs - your choice 50k, 30k, 10k. Email info@headwaterstrailruns.net to claim your reward after completing the challenge.

​Directions to the Black Butte trailhead from I-5 Exit 738: https://goo.gl/maps/DY7ekZFrq9C2

- ATRA Event Standards Program -

The Headwaters Trail Runs 50k, 30k, and 10k races meet or exceed the event criteria set forth by the American Trail Running Association's (ATRA) Events Standards Program.  For more information click the ATRA link below.

- 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!

    CONTACT US

Headwaters Trail Runs is a project of the Associated Charitable Resource of Southern Siskiyou (ACROSS) 501c(3). 
Headwaters Trail Runs is a nondiscriminatory recreation provider under special use authorization from 
the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, and Lake Siskiyou Camp-Resort.