New Year, New Goal: IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California

IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California in Redding

12.31.2025
Redding Ironman Whiskeytown lake

Commit to one of the new year’s most exciting endurance events—Redding's inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California. 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.

redding ironman whiskeytown lake

redding ironman whiskeytown lake

redding ironman swimmers

redding ironman swimmers

Bike. Pedal amid the super-scenery of Shasta County’s quiet backroads. The 56-mile bike course is a mixture of rolling countryside and silk-smooth roads. You’ll stay inspired thanks to the plentiful panoramic vistas.

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redding ironman sacramento river trail

redding ironman sacramento river

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.

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