Redding Marathon
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Redding Marathon Events : course and race format
The Redding Marathon Events include a full marathon of 26.2 miles, a three-person marathon relay, and a certified 5K that finishes at the Sundial Bridge. The marathon start is at Shasta Dam in Shasta Lake City and the course follows paved trails that parallel the Sacramento River for much of the route.
The route description notes an initial descent after crossing the dam, a first relay transition around 9.7 miles, a section through Old Shasta between about miles 10 and 18, and a return to the river trail for the final miles. The course crosses the historic Diestlhorst Bridge near the second relay transition and finishes over the glass Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay. Parts of the trail were affected by the Carr Fire of 2018 and the organizer is proceeding with course recertification.
Relay logistics and event features: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Marathon relay team with three legs: Leg 1: 9.7 miles
- Leg 2: 10.3 miles
- Leg 3: 6.2 miles Buses are available to relay handoff points and bus transport to the start can be arranged during registration. The Sundial 5K is a certified course with views of the Sacramento River and the Sundial Bridge. Past years have published course maps and downloadable results files.
