31K General info
Date: June 17, 2023
Where: Lake Siskiyou Resort
Start Time: 8:00 AM (no early start)
Finish Cutoff Time: 2:00 PM
Headwaters Trail Runs is a cupless event. Runners will need to carry with them a water bottle, hydration bladder, or collapsible cup (e.g., UltrAspire), or other means to receive drink aid at the aid stations.
Where: Lake Siskiyou Resort
Start Time: 8:00 AM (no early start)
Finish Cutoff Time: 2:00 PM
Headwaters Trail Runs is a cupless event. Runners will need to carry with them a water bottle, hydration bladder, or collapsible cup (e.g., UltrAspire), or other means to receive drink aid at the aid stations.
31K REGISTRATION
Online registration closes: June 15, 2023.
In-person registration is available Friday, June 16th only at The Fifth Season (300 N Mt Shasta Blvd.) from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
***Race day registration is not available!***
In-person registration is available Friday, June 16th only at The Fifth Season (300 N Mt Shasta Blvd.) from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
***Race day registration is not available!***
Entry Fees:
NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to future Headwaters Trail Runs events or other participants.
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Entry Fee Includes:
**Guaranteed only if registered before May 1 |
31K PRE-RACE CHECK-IN
Pre-race packet pickup is available the Friday before the race from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM at:
The Fifth Season
300 N. Mount Shasta Blvd
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
Day of race packet pickup available at the start/finish area 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM at:
Lake Siskiyou Camp-Resort Marina
4239 WA Barr Rd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
The Fifth Season
300 N. Mount Shasta Blvd
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
Day of race packet pickup available at the start/finish area 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM at:
Lake Siskiyou Camp-Resort Marina
4239 WA Barr Rd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
31K AWARDS & PRIZES
Top 3 overall female and male receive awards from our sponsors.
Top 3 female and male in each 10-year age group receive age group awards.
All finishers receive a finisher's medallion.
Top 3 female and male in each 10-year age group receive age group awards.
All finishers receive a finisher's medallion.
31K Aid Stations
There are 2 aid stations along the 31k course. The distance between aid stations ranges from 5.3 miles to 7.1 miles.
Cutoff times are strictly enforced for the sake of the generous volunteers that make this event possible.
Headwaters Trail Runs is a cupless event. The decision to be a cupless event is an effort to reduce the paper and plastic waste generated by the event. Runners will need to carry with them a water bottle, hydration bladder, or collapsible cup (see HydraCup or UltrAspire), or other means to receive drink aid at the aid stations.
Cutoff times are strictly enforced for the sake of the generous volunteers that make this event possible.
Headwaters Trail Runs is a cupless event. The decision to be a cupless event is an effort to reduce the paper and plastic waste generated by the event. Runners will need to carry with them a water bottle, hydration bladder, or collapsible cup (see HydraCup or UltrAspire), or other means to receive drink aid at the aid stations.
- RAINBOW RIDGE -Total Mileage: 5.0 miles Distance to Next: 8.1 miles Cutoff Time: 10:00 AM Drop Bags Allowed: No Crew Access: No Toilets: No |
- NORTH FORK -Total Mileage: 13.1 miles Distance to Finish: 7.0 miles Cutoff Time: 12:00 PM Drop Bags Allowed: No Crew Access: Yes Parking: Yes Toilets: Yes |
31K RUNNER CREWS
Crews may assist 31k runners at the North Fork aid station only (AS 2). Crews may only assist their runners within 100 feet of the aid station.
Note: It is about a 45-minute drive one-way between the start/finish area and the North Fork aid station, including about 5 miles on a rough dirt forest road. Vehicles with low clearance are not advised.
Pacers are not allowed on the 31K course.
PRINTABLE DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO NORTH FORK AID STATION:
Note: It is about a 45-minute drive one-way between the start/finish area and the North Fork aid station, including about 5 miles on a rough dirt forest road. Vehicles with low clearance are not advised.
Pacers are not allowed on the 31K course.
PRINTABLE DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO NORTH FORK AID STATION:

crew_driving_directions.pdf |
31K DOG POLICY
Dogs are allowed to run the 31k course. If you choose to run with your dog, your pet is solely your responsibility. Please ensure that your pet is properly trained for the distance, and avoid putting her/him at risk. You must keep your pet leashed during the run, pick up after your pet, and respect other trail users. Runners with dogs must yield to those runners without dogs.
31K TRAINING RUN
Saturday, May 20, 2023
The 2023 training run has been cancelled due to lingering snowpack.
Confidence is high that enough snow will melt by race day, June 17th!
The 2023 training run has been cancelled due to lingering snowpack.
Confidence is high that enough snow will melt by race day, June 17th!
31K COURSE Map & PROFILE
COURSE MAP:
Alternate 31k course map coming soon!
31K GPX FILE:
Alternate 31k course GPX coming soon!
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PRINTABLE COURSE MAP FILE:
COURSE ELEVATION PROFILE (approximately 4000' total elevation gain):
Alternate 31k course elevation profile coming soon!
31K DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From The Fifth Season:
1. Drive southwest on Lake St. for 0.9 miles
2. Turn left onto South Old Stage Road, go 0.2 miles
3. Veer slight right onto WA Barr Road, go 3.7 miles
4. Turn right into Lake Siskiyou Resort
4239 WA Barr Rd, Mount Shasta, CA 96067
5. The Start/Finish is near the boat ramp located on the
north side of the campground
1. Drive southwest on Lake St. for 0.9 miles
2. Turn left onto South Old Stage Road, go 0.2 miles
3. Veer slight right onto WA Barr Road, go 3.7 miles
4. Turn right into Lake Siskiyou Resort
4239 WA Barr Rd, Mount Shasta, CA 96067
5. The Start/Finish is near the boat ramp located on the
north side of the campground

driving_directions_to_headwaters_trail_run_start.pdf |