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56th NorCal John Frank Memorial Run

56th NorCal John Frank Memorial Run is a running race on March 6, 2027 in Redding, CA, with entry fees from $20 to $40.

Date
March 6, 2027 (186 days to go)
Price
$20–$40
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

March 6, 2027

10-Mile USATF Pacific Association Road Grand Prix event.

Run a spring race along the beautiful Sacramento River Trail and across two iconic pedestrian bridges, the Diestelhorst Bridge and the Stress Ribbon Bridge, in Redding, CA.

Plus a 3-Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile Run/Walk. Kids 14 and under run the 1 Mile for free.

Course Records:

$2900 in prize purse for 10-Mile, awarded to USATF Pacific Association members.
$2500 in course record prize purse for 10-Mile. $1000 for men/women open course records, $250 for men/women masters (40+ y/o) course records.

  • Women's Open: 55:23 (Sara Hall, 2016)
  • Men's Open: 48:38 (Brendan Gregg, 2022)
  • Women's Masters: 57:09 (Linda Smith, 2010)
  • Men's Masters: 50:47 (Sergio Reyes, 2022)

Packet pickup will be on Friday March 5, from 11am to 5pm, at Fleet Feet Redding, 1376 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA 96003.
Race day registration opens at 7:30am at Lake Redding Park, 2225 Benton Dr, Redding, CA US 96003.

1 Mile starts at 8:30 AM.
10 Mile starts at 10:00 AM.
3 Mile starts at 10:05 AM.

Events

1 Mile Kids (14 and Under)
1 Mile$20
10 Mile$40
3 Mile$20

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

62°

Typical Low

43°

Chance of Rain

42%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Whiskeytown Rsvr, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:35 AMSunset 6:06 PMDaylight 11h 31m

Host City

About Redding, CA

Population

93,268

as of 2023

City Elevation

616 ft

Nearest Airport

RDD

Redding Municipal Airport · 9 mi

Major Hub

SMF

Sacramento International Airport · 140 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Race
56th NorCal John Frank Memorial Run
Date
March 6, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 56th NorCal John Frank Memorial Run?
56th NorCal John Frank Memorial Run is a running race held in Redding, California on March 6, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 56th NorCal John Frank Memorial Run?
Saturday, March 6, 2027 in Redding, California at 2225 Benton Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 56th NorCal John Frank Memorial Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

56th NorCal John Frank Memorial Run

Mar 6, 2027

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