
From the Organizer
We bring our expert in-house mechanics and triathletes to IRONMAN® Events and offer the highest quality rentals, repair and maintenance services for you and your bike. From race ready tunes up to complete overhaul packages, we'll keep you riding and racing smooth on the road! We are a full-service shop available onsite to take care of additional services leading up to and on race day.
Weather
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
98°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
3%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Whiskeytown Rsvr.
Host City
City Elevation
1,295 ft
Nearest Airport
RDD
Redding Municipal Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 144 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at PLAYTRI - IRONMAN 70.3 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
60
Days to train
Coming Up
2026 Cal Tri La Crema - 6.28.26
148 miles away
Crescent City Triathlon
116 miles away
Rogue River Triathlon
156 miles away
Courage Triathlon 2026
76 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
PLAYTRI - IRONMAN 70.3 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Aug 16, 2026