Overview
Join the IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California in Redding, CA - a scenic swim-bike-run adventure through Northern California’s rolling landscapes, ideal for first-timers and seasoned triathletes alike.
Welcome to Redding IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California is a fresh addition to the circuit, set in the scenic heart of Redding, California. With a race centered around the Sacramento River and iconic Sundial Bridge, this course will fully immerse athletes into the best nature Northern California has to offer. The course will feature a picturesque swim within the Whiskeytown Lake followed by a bike course that will wind all throughout the rolling hills of Shasta county and finish with a run amongst nature along the partially shaded banks of the Sacramento River. Welcome to a course built by nature, powered by community, and designed to move you.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday, August 14, 2026
2 PM - 7 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up · Redding Civic Auditorium 2 PM - 7 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience Information Tent VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up IRONKIDS Fun Run Registration & Packet Pick-Up · Redding Civic Auditorium 2 PM - 7 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Redding Civic Auditorium 3 PM · Athlete Briefing · Redding Civic Auditorium 4 PM · NIRVANA Flat Tire/Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 5 PM · Athlete Briefing · Redding Civic Auditorium 6 PM - 7 PM · ROUVY Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 6:30 PM - 8 PM · Hoppy Hour presented by IRONMAN TriClub · Final Draft Brewing Co. 8 PM - 10 PM · Redding Rancheria presents The Start Line Social · Whistle Stop ParkSaturday, August 15, 2026
5:30 AM - 6:15 AM · Visit Redding presents Sunrise Yoga on The Sundial Bridge (Session 1) * Please bring your own yoga mat. · Sundial Bridge (Redding Civic Auditorium) 7 AM - 8:45 AM · IRONKIDS Fun Run Registration & Packet Pick-Up · Redding Civic Auditorium 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM · Visit Redding presents Sunrise Yoga on The Sundial Bridge (Session 2) * Please bring your own yoga mat. · Sundial Bridge (Redding Civic Auditorium) 9 AM · IRONKIDS Fun Run · Redding Civic Auditorium 9 AM - 4 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (AWA Priority Check-In Ends at 12 PM) · Redding Civic Auditorium 9 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience Information Tent VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up · Redding Civic Auditorium 9 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Redding Civic Auditorium 10 AM - 5 PM · Mandatory Bike Check-In · Transition 1 - Whiskeytown Lake (Oak Bottom Marina) 11 AM · First Timer Q&A · Redding Civic Auditorium 12 PM · Athlete Briefing · Redding Civic Auditorium 1 PM · NIRVANA Flat Tire/Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 2 PM · Athlete Briefing · Redding Civic Auditorium 3 PM - 4 PM · ROUVY Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge ExperienceSunday, August 16, 2026 - Race Day!
3 AM - 5:45 AM · Transition 2 Open *Run Gear Bag Drop-Off · Redding Civic Auditorium 3 AM - 5:45 AM · Race Morning Shuttles · Redding Civic Auditorium 3:30 AM - 6:20 AM · Transition 1 Open · Whiskeytown Lake (Oak Bottom Marina) 6:15 AM · Pro Men Race Start · Whiskeytown Lake, Oak Bottom Beach 6:25 AM · Pro Women Race Start · Whiskeytown Lake, Oak Bottom Beach 6:35 AM · Age Group Rolling Start · Whiskeytown Lake, Oak Bottom Beach 8:15 AM · Return Shuttles to Redding Civic Auditorium · Oak Bottom Marina 10 AM - 5 PM · Official IRONMAN Store and Medal Engraving · Redding Civic Auditorium 10 AM - 5 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience Information Tent · Redding Civic Auditorium 11 AM - 5 PM · Athlete Post-Race Food · Redding Civic Auditorium 1:45 PM - 5 PM · Bike and Gear Check-Out · Transition 2 - Redding Civic Auditorium 4 PM · Awards Ceremony & 2027 Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Slot Allocation/Rolldown Ceremony Automatic Qualifiers need to be present during the Awards Ceremony to claim their slot with their award. Slot Allocation/Rolldown for the remaining age group “Performance Pool Slots” will begin immediately following Awards. Be early! Must be present to claim a slot. · Redding Civic Auditorium- Route
Swim
Lake
Bike
Rolling
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 15–31 °CSwim course
Sunrise 1.2-mile one lap swim in the tranquil waters of Whiskeytown Lake, surrounded by forested hills and clear skies.Bike course
A 56-mile bike course that winds through scenic Shasta County, featuring rolling terrain, panoramic views, and smooth roads ideal for fast racing due to the nearly 1000-foot net elevation loss across the course.Run course
The 13.1-mile run course will take athletes along the Sacramento River Trail, crossing the iconic Sundial Bridge and looping through the recently revitalized riverfront parks before culminating in an unforgettable finish line experience near the heart of Redding’s vibrant downtown.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: Redding, CA, United States → IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California, Redding
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 23 May at 0:00 → 23 May at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California
Sun, 23 May 2027