PAIUTe MEADOWS TRAIL RUN

SHOWCASING THE REGION'S BEST TRAILS

MAY 10, 2025

Join Lassen Land and Trails Trust at Susanville Ranch Park as we showcase the region's premiere trail system with the Paiute Meadows Trail Run! The 4.5-mile course is the cornerstone of all race distances, while the 50K, 50K Relay, Half-Marathon (13.6 mi) and 30K, deliver an experience to rival any course, anywhere. Exclusively on single-track trails, runners experience breathtaking views, fully-stocked Aid Stations, excellent race swag, and a first-class finish line party!
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OUR HISTORY

A BIG TIME RACE WITH A SMALL TOWN FEEL!
The Paiute Meadows Trail Run was born in 1995 as a collaborative effort of two friends and passionate Susanville runners, Jim Reichle and Phil Nemir. Jim was a biology teacher and cross country coach at Lassen high School a. Phil was a forester and conservationist who had been a successful collegiate boxer. During the summers of '93, '94, and '95, Jim supervised youth work crews through the Lassen County Employment Agency. They built all of the Susanville Ranch Park lower meadows trails and in 1995, Jim's high scholl cross country team built the trail up and over Coyote Bluff. It was at that time, Phil conceived of the idea for a run to benefit Lassen Land and Trails Trust. Originally run in the Fall as a Fall Colors run, the Paiute Meadows Trail Run included a kid's mile run, a (roughly) 2-mile race, and a 4-ish mile race. In 1998, the race moved to the Spring, where it remains today. In 2015, Linda Powell from the Bizz Running Company took over as Race Director. The "2-mile" event was dropped, but she decided to keep the original race distance ( correctly measured at 4.5 miles) making it the cornerstone of all the distances. By adding the 50K, 50K Relay, 30K, and Half Marathon distances, the race gained instant appeal to runners across the region. Now with an active race comittee and an incredible vounteer base in an extremely servie-oriented community, the Paiute Meadows Trail Run has grown to regional acclaim and recognition.

OUR PURPOSE

Promoting stewardship and conservation of our natural lands
The Paiute Meadows Trail Run is an event which directly supports Lassen Land and Trails Trust. "Lassen Land and Trails Trust has been working for over a quarter century to conserve all that makes our region ‘home’ for our friends and neighbors, as well as wildlife. Lying at the convergence of the Sierra Nevada, Cascade, Modoc Plateau and Great Basin, our northeastern California home offers a broad diversity of landscapes from alpine mountains and meadows to the sage-steppe of the high desert. We are dedicated to conserving these resources along with the character and heritage of our region as a legacy for our children and their children. If you call this region home, the Trust offers you opportunities to become actively involved in the conservation and stewardship of wildlife habitat, lakes, rivers and streams, working lands and recreational lands that make Lassen county 'home'. Whether you'd like to learn more or get your hands dirty....there's a way to get involved." Become a member today!
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OUR TRAILS

Showcasing the BEST Trails in the region!


The Paiute Meadows Trail run is held on over 28 miles of trails in Susanville Ranch Park combines with approximately 10 miles of trail and logging roads belonging to Sierra Pacific Industries and BLM. Lassen County is home to many miles of incredible trails including the Bizz Johnson, Bald Mountain, Southside Trail, and the Wendel Line.
link to lassen county trails

our connections

A NorCal running store with a small town connection!
We are PROUD to be a target race for Fleet Feet Chico's Spring Trail Training program. Co-owner, Paul Smith, is a Susanville native and past men's 50K champion. We appreciate owners Paul Smith, Kristina Smith, and Carol Esparza for their on-going support for our race!Check out Fleet Feet's training programs with the link below!
link to Fleet feet chico

our challenge

Run miles, earn points, win medals!
The Paiute Meadows Trail Run is EXCITED to continue our partnership with Series Runner!
Series Runner connects runners with great events. Runners get rewarded for accumulating miles. Runners simply register for their event, book their accommodations and start their challenge.
From within a partner race on the Series, runners can run locally or in another state to accumulate miles towards the new series challenge. Runners choose any event in any region to run physically or virtually, and all those miles add up towards the year end awards.
Be a part of the challenge

OUR DEDICATED RACE COMMITTEE

Our incredible race committee is dedicated to making the Paiute Meadows Trail Run the best race in the region. We know runners are looking for an experience, not "just another race." From coordinating trailwork, to course marking, to volunteers, to packet stuffing, to website updates, to porta-potties, to volunteers, to awards, to finish line party, and to everything else in between, we go over every little detail to make sure we create an unforgettable experience! Countless hours go into the planning process year-round!

VISITOR INFO

SUSANVILLE WEATHERIn May, temperatures can vary and are usually on the chilly side during the morning, ranging from 30 to 45 degrees at the start. The temps usually warm up to 69 to 83 degrees by mid-afternoon. The breeze kicks up around noon. The upper trails for the 50K are well-shaded, but since they are on the warmer side of the mountain, temps can get warmer up there. We provide a bin at the bridge at Mile 1.75 in case runners want to shed a layer after warming up. Runners can pick up their items at the Sweat Check area at the finish line. LODGINGDiamond Mountain Casino and Hotel is only 1/2 mile from the start line and they usually offer a special room rate for runners. Additionally, Comfort Inn and Suites which is 4 miles from the start offers special room rates and late checkout/showers for runners. Please call the respective hotel desks for reservations. For more information on lodging in Susanville, please click here.