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The Jackalope Lope

Date
October 17, 2026
Distance
8.5 Mile · 20.5 Mile · 52k
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From the Organizer

Located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, an area known for it’s challenging trails and maximum vert! Whether you choose to do the 8.5 mile, 20.5 mile, or 52k - we are convinced this trail run will satisfy your craving for a challenge. 

Events

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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

77°

Typical Low

55°

Chance of Rain

16%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Shasta Dam, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:23 AMSunset 6:28 PMDaylight 11h 4m

Host City

About Redding, CA

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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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Jackalope Lope, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
The Jackalope Lope
Date
October 17, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is The Jackalope Lope?
The Jackalope Lope is a running race held in Redding, California on October 17, 2026. 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 Jackalope Lope?
Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Redding, California at 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Redding, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The Jackalope Lope?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The Jackalope Lope

Oct 17, 2026

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