Redding Marathon

Redding, CA, USA · January 17, 2027
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Cool start, steady conditions ahead

Runners will face a temperature rise from 45°F at the start to 59°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 62%. Wind will be light throughout, with a max of 8 mph. No significant rain is expected, but light rain could occur; runners should stay prepared. A conservative start is advised to manage the warming trend.

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Race Info

The Redding Marathon is a point-to-point Boston qualifier in Redding, California, run on a Sunday in January. It starts at Shasta Dam in Shasta Lake and follows the paved Sacramento River Trail to Keswick, climbs into Old Shasta between miles 10 and 18 and drops back to the river trail, then crosses the Diestelhorst Bridge and finishes at the Sundial Bridge. A three-person relay with legs of 9.7, 10.3 and 6.2 miles and a Sundial 5K run the same morning, put on by the SWEAT Running Club. Source

Race weekend

Sunday, January 17
8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
8:00 AM3 Person Relay (13.1 mi)
9:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)
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FAQ

When is the 2027 Redding Marathon?

The 2027 Redding Marathon will be held on Sunday January 17, 2027.

Is the Redding Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Redding Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Redding Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 61°F and a low of 43°F with a 17% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 22 years of data
Avg Temp
47°F
L:39° H:55°
RunScore
10
Conditions
Rain Freq
27%
6 of 22 yrs
Wind4mph
Dew38°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-day
36°/63°-
10
2025
clear-day
31°/53°-
10
2024
rain
45°/50°Light
10
2023
cloudy
46°/48°-
10
2022
clear-day
33°/55°-
10
2020
clear-day
36°/51°-
10
2019
rain
53°/56°Light
8
2018
fog
39°/57°-
9
2017
fog
31°/47°-
10
2016
rain
50°/53°Light
8
2015
rain
50°/53°Light
10
2014
clear-day
32°/64°-
10
2013
clear-day
31°/75°-
9
2012
clear-day
28°/52°-
10
2011
cloudy
48°/56°-
10
2010
rain
48°/48°Light
10
2009
clear-day
31°/66°-
10
2008
clear-day
40°/58°-
10
2007
clear-day
30°/48°-
10
2005
cloudy
41°/46°-
10
2002
rain
51°/52°Light
9
2001
clear-day
32°/57°-
10