New Year, New Goal: IRONMAN Northern California 70.3
IRONMAN Northern California 70.3 in Redding
Commit to one of the new year’s most exciting endurance events—Redding’s inaugural IRONMAN Northern California 70.3. Combine your fitness goals with travel and discovery in a destination that’s a revelation. Take your friends, take your family (including the dog), and head to Redding before the big race to practice the course.
Swim. Located just 8 miles west of Redding and surrounded by stunning mountain peaks, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has nearly 40,000 acres of all things outdoors: waterfalls, campgrounds, beaches, hiking trails, and a namesake lake at the center of it all. The 1.2-mile swim in Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear waters is just what you need for a refreshing sunrise start.
Bike. Pedal amid the super-scenery of Shasta County’s quiet backroads. The 56-mile bike course is a mixture of bucolic rolling terrain and silk-smooth roads for picking up the pace again after a few undulations. You’ll stay inspired thanks to the plentiful panoramic vistas.
Run. The Sacramento River Trail in Redding lives up to its status as one of the premier car-free and multi-use rail trails in the country. The 13.1-mile run on this trail crosses the magnificent Sundial Bridge and follows the sublime Sacramento River past waterside parks, ending in Redding’s creative and dynamic downtown.
