NorCal John Frank Memorial Run
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Event overview
The 55th NorCal John Frank Memorial Run takes place on March 7, 2026, in Redding, California. The event includes a 10-mile USATF Pacific Association Road Grand Prix race plus additional distances. The course follows the Sacramento River Trail and crosses the Diestelhorst Bridge and the Stress Ribbon Bridge. The main venue is Lake Redding Park, 2225 Benton Dr, Redding, CA 96003.
Distances and entry notes
- 10 Mile
- 3 Mile
- 1 Mile
- 1 Mile Kids (14 and under, free)
SWEAT Running Club members receive an automatic 10% discount at registration.
Prizes, records and logistics
The 10-mile race carries a prize purse of $2,900 awarded to USATF Pacific Association members. An additional $2,500 course-record prize pool is available for the 10-mile event, including $1,000 for open course records and $250 for masters (40+ y/o) course records by gender. Listed course record times for the 10-mile event are 55:23 (women open), 48:38 (men open), 57:09 (women masters), and 50:47 (men masters). Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026, from 11:00 to 17:00 at Fleet Feet Redding, 1376 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA. Race day registration opens at Lake Redding Park. Parking areas are designated; red cross-hatched zones are reserved for staff and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
