- june 17, 2023 -
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Headwaters Trail Runs are 56k, 31k, 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 56k and 31k races are scenic, mountainous loop courses (the 56k adds a 15-mile out-and-back section to the 31k loop). 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 56k boasts a total of ~8,000-feet of gain, and the 31k is no slouch with ~4,000-feet total gain. The 10k race is a relatively flat, fast loop on the lake trail that circles the forested shores of picturesque Lake Siskiyou. The Lake Siskiyou Trail is a favorite trail for local trail runners of all abilities. 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 get 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. - MEETS THESE Event Standards -
- 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: A complimentary entry to Headwaters Trail Runs - your choice 56k, 31k, 10k. Email [email protected] to claim your reward after completing the challenge. Directions to the Black Butte trailhead from I-5 Exit 738: https://goo.gl/maps/DY7ekZFrq9C2 - 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 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.
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.