The Jackalope Lope
The Jackalope Lope is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Redding, CA.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Location
- Redding, CA
- Sport
- Running
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.
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.
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.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Redding than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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The Jackalope Lope
Oct 17, 2026