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Redding already looking to 2027 after successful inaugural IRONMAN
Still basking in the success of Redding’s first IRONMAN event, Tim Bauer is eager for the second act. Bauer, the city’s sport commissioner, said on Tuesday, Aug. 18, that conversations are well underway for 2027 and when the second IROMAN 70.3 Northern California half-triathlon will take place. It’s a good bet it won’t be in August again. With the cool morning and temperatures not reaching double digits in the afternoon, weather for the Sunday, Aug. 16 race cooperated. But organizers don’t want to gamble on Mother Nature in 2027. “So we are proposing some spring dates and fall dates, and they will narrow it down,” Bauer said. He anticipates that early registration for next year’s race will start in September or October after the date is announced. “I rather it be sooner than later personally,” Bauer said, suggesting a spring date for 2027. “I just think it was a great event and having that hype while it’s still hot could be helpful.” More than 1,725 people registered and paid to race and 1,360 competed in Sunday’s event, Bauer said. “They (IRONMAN officials) said that attrition happens,” Bauer said. Athletes navigated a course that featured a 1.2-mile swim at Whiskeytown Lake,
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First-ever IRONMAN Redding draws 1,360 athletes, organizers look ahead to 2027
REDDING, Calif. — The first-ever IRONMAN triathlon in Redding drew more than 1,300 athletes and thousands of spectators to the area over the weekend, with organizers already planning for a bigger event in 2027. A total of 1,360 athletes competed in Sunday's race out of 1,725 registered participants. Race...
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Anderson Cubs look to continue culture change, build success this fall
ANDERSON, Calif. - The Anderson Cubs are preparing for their home opener next Friday night. At Thursday's practice, players told me that this season will be different, and they plan on making more noise this fall. After a 5-5 season that included a 1-4 league record down the stretch in...
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Redding outperforms for Ironman athletes, from beautiful yet challenging terrain to overwhelmingly supportive crowds
On the morning of Aug. 16, hundreds of people strapped into colorful swim caps and other gear lined Oak Bottom Beach; some jumped in anticipation, others stared at the water ahead with determination. The day’s first wisps of light peaked over the lush hills surrounding Whiskeytown Lake, painting the skies in pastel blues and oranges.
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From Whiskeytown to Sundial Bridge, IRONMAN 70.3 puts Redding on display | Exclusive
The City of Redding hosted the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 16, bringing thousands of athletes and fans to the North State in one of the fiercest races around. Around 1,700 competitors, and nearly 70 professional triathletes from around the world, completed a 1.2-mile swim in Whiskeytown Lake, a 56-mile bike ride through Shasta County and a 13.1-mile run along the Sacramento River Trail. It was the first time the city hosted a race of that magnitude, and the first time many of the participants experienced Redding. But for others, it was the chance to compete in their own backyard. Among the 1,700 competitors was a large group of Redding locals completing the 70.3-mile journey through familiar territory with friends and family supporting them along the way. Brian Torum, a Redding local and competitor in the men’s 40-44 age group, said he was thrilled to see the city host such a large and globally recognized event like the IRONMAN. More: Jason West, Grace Alexander win first IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California “It’s my third IRONMAN and it’s probably my favorite so far,” Torum said. “Part of it is because I know where I’m at, I know the
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See a sneak peak of photos from the Redding Ironman triathlon
The Ironman 70.3 Northern California has passed, but it was a moment in Redding’s history to commemorate for athletes, their supporters and the Redding community. The Ironman 70.3 Northern California triathlon is officially complete. It was an event marked by celebrating athletes, enthusiastic supporters and volunteers and cooler-than-average temperatures.
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Jason West wins inaugural Ironman 70.3 Northern California in 3:39:23
REDDING, Calif. — Jason West of Boulder, Colorado, won the first-ever Ironman 70.3 Northern California held on Sunday, Aug. 16, in Redding. His finishing time was 3 hours, 39 minutes, 23 seconds. Jackson Laundry and Sam Long finished close behind West to round out the top three. Grace Alexander...
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First-ever IRONMAN 70.3 brings more than 1,600 athletes to Redding
REDDING, Calif. — The IRONMAN 70.3 race is set for Sunday, August 16, and will take athletes through Whiskeytown, Shasta County and Redding in a 70.3-mile endurance challenge. The event is expected to bring thousands of athletes, family members and supporters to Shasta County and the Redding area. The...
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IRONKIDS draws local runners
REDDING, Calif. — Young runners took over the Sundial Bridge on Saturday morning as families turned out for the 2026 IRONKIDS 70.3 Northern California event, a youth race with three distances for children ages 1 through 17. The races began with a short trot for toddlers ages 1-3, followed...
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Volunteer sign-ups reach max capacity for Redding’s inaugural Ironman 70.3 race
REDDING, Calif. — The Ironman 70.3 is expected to draw thousands of athletes to Redding this weekend. Organizers say the support extends well beyond the competitors, with volunteer sign-ups reaching exceptionally high levels. Organizers say volunteer registration has reached capacity, a level they describe as extremely rare for a...
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Members of the Shasta Trailblazers take home top positions in inaugural Redding IronKids event
REDDING, Calif. - Young runners from the Shasta Trailblazers took home top spots in the inaugural Redding IronKids Race on Saturday at the Sundial Bridge in Redding. According to the Shasta Trailblazers, 11-year-old Jacob Wood captured first place among the boys with a mile time of 5:17. His brother and fellow Shasta Trailblazer, 13-year-old Daniel Wood, followed closely in second place.
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Mayor Mike Littau set to compete in Ironman 70.3 run leg
REDDING, Calif. — After months of preparation, Redding is set to welcome thousands of athletes from across the United States and around the world for its first-ever Ironman 70.3, including a relay team that features a local leader with a unique role in the race. Mayor Mike Littau is...
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Red Bluff Spartans hit the practice field ahead of upcoming season
RED BLUFF, Calif. - The Red Bluff Spartans are gearing up for one of their biggest seasons in school history. With two multiple-time all-section teammates, a new head coach and section title expectations, this isn't just any old start to the season for the Spartans. The Spartans are being led...
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How Redding's IRONMAN 70.3 race all began early Sunday
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Meet Redding athletes training for their first IRONMAN triathlon
Local athletes are swimming, biking and running around Redding to tune up for the city's first-ever IRONMAN triathlon , with 1,700 competitors expected to enter the elite endurance and speed race that kicks off at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area's Oak Bottom at 6 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16. The competition is drawing a number of professional triathletes with an eye on winning a portion of the $40,000 winner's purse. But others will be there just to prove that they've got what it takes to finish the IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California race. Some of those first-timers were expected to be in the audience when longtime IRONMAN competitor Seth Hill, who also hosts a podcast on various aspects of endurance sports , gave an in-person evening talk to athletes on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Active Physical Therapy in Redding. "It's very hard to do well," the Redding resident said of the triathon, which he said he's finished in about four hours. "A lot of people end up doing it a kind of 'one and done' and don't really train for it and it's more of a survival session than anything else, to see if you can just finish," Hill said. In the
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Top pro triathletes head to Redding for IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California
On Sunday, up to 1,700 long-distance athletes will embark on Redding as the city hosts the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California triathlon. The 70.3-mile race is broken up into three legs: swimming, biking and running. Athletes will kick off the competition at roughly 6 a.m. on Sunday morning with a 1.2-mile swim in Whiskeytown Lake, followed by a 56-mile bike ride through Shasta Country. Finally, each competitor will conclude the race with a 13.1-mile run that takes athletes along the Sundial Bridge and finishes at the Redding Civic Auditorium. While some athletes will choose to compete in Sunday's race simply for the love of endurance sports, an estimated 69 professional triathletes — 37 men and 32 women — will compete for something more. In addition to bragging rights, athletes will be competing for a $40,000 purse that pays eight deep. The top five finishers in each age division will also qualify for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Nice in September. The athletes set to compete in Redding are some of the most accomplished and proven triathletes around the world. The list of top competitors includes World Champions, record-breakers and athletes with decades of dominance behind them. Before the festivities