
From the Organizer
Runners in this years half marathon will run along the Sacramento River and will be crossing three bridges: the Sundial Bridge, the Ribbon Bridge and the Diestelhorst Bridge. The runners will start out crossing the Turtle Bay Sundial Bridge, and go north on paved paths in park surroundings most of the way, until they reach the Ribbon Bridge where they cross the Sacramento River and go south until they reach Middle Creek trail, which is an out and back (2 miles), with a return to the River Trail. Once back on the River Trail the runners cross back on the Diestelhorst Bridge to the north side of the river. The runners then continue back to the Sundial Bridge where they cross back to the south side and the Start / Finish.
In addition to the half marathon there is a 10 K, which also goes along the Sacramento River, just less distance; and a 2 mile run / walk for younger and older, who do not want the longer distances. Having the multiple distance options makes it a very family friendly event.
The half marathon and the 10 K have been certified with the American Track and Field Association. For those of you who need a certified distance, this is another good reason to run this particular race.
A couple of years back we added electronic timing, through individual tracking on each runner's race bib. Since everybody liked it, this will continue for all runners at any distance.
This year's race will maintain acknowledgement of age division winners in 5 year increments starting at “under 15 years of age” . For the two mile run there will be three additional divisions starting at 5 years and under.
If you are a sponsor of the race you will get one free entry into the division of your choice. If you would like to become a sponsor please complete a sponsor form which can be found on our website at https://reddingbreakfastlionsclub.com/events-2/turtle-bay-run/
Swag bag and packet pick up will be at Fleet Feet, 1376 Hilltop Drive , Redding California, 96003 on Saturday October 3rd from 12 until 2 pm, or at the start / finish area on October 4th from 7:00 am until 8:30 am.
We will have the ability to enter school teams this year, where students can be entered by their school / coach at the cost of $10.00 for any distance. This is only for high school or younger and no shirt is included. Please contact us on our website for a sign up form at: https://reddingbreakfastlionsclub.com/events-2/turtle-bay-run/
Forms and money must be in our hands by September 25th 2026 for student entries.
PLEASE NOTE : IF YOU SIGN UP AFTER September 11th 2026, YOU MAY NOT GET A SHIRT
Events
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
84°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shasta Dam, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
93,268
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
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Days to train
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Redding Breakfast Lions Turtle Bay Run 2026
Oct 4, 2026