
From the Organizer
The Redding Marathon is a Boston qualifying marathon to be held on January 17, 2027.Enjoy a point to point race on paved "river trails" that wind their way along the Sacramento River. "Shasta Dam to the Sundial Bridge" also includes a 3 person marathon relay and the Sundial 5k for all ages!
Bus transportation to the start of the Marathon relay will be very limited in 2027. Stay tuned for more information.
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
57°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Redding Muni Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Redding Marathon Events, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
214
Days to train
Coming Up
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3 miles away
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1 mile away
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7 miles away
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61 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Redding Marathon Events
Jan 17, 2027