Marathon starts at Shasta Dam (Shasta Lake), runsdown river trail along Scaramento River and ends at Redding. 30% paved - 70% trail (hard packed gravel).

Redding Marathon

Human Interest Story

Bev Anderson has won the women's division of the Redding Marathon several years. She has used the marathon as an early year training run to prepare for longer races later in the year including the Javelina Jundred.

Marathons Become Part Of Training For Even Longer Runs

The Redding Marathon will kick off on January 17 and is a USA Track and Field certified marathon course. Participants may use their time for the marathon as a Boston Qualifying time if they meet the Boston standards.

Marathon Certification Matters to the Serious Runner

The first Boston Marathon boasted fifteen starters with only eight finishers. Many of the big city marathons now boast well over ten-thousand runners. Over the last sixty-years the marathon has become the standard for all endurance sports.

Marathon Running Has Seen A Resurgence in the U.S.

The Redding Marathon takes place on January 17 and many first timers are encouraged to have fun and not worry so much about finishing time. Setting realistic goals are important for a positive outcome.

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