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The Jackalope Lope

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 17, 202650km
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Race date in 8 days
Oct 17, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Redding · 50km
Entry fee
$110Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Thu, October 15, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Jackalope Lope — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is held at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, a spot known for its tough trails and significant elevation change.

The events are 8.5 miles, 20.5 miles, and a newly added 50km.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

The Jackalope Lope runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter The Jackalope Lope — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The Jackalope Lope course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Ultra07:00
Other12.9km10:00
Other32.2km08:00
START

Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Redding, CA

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Redding, CA

The event includes 50K, 20 Miler, and 8 Miler distances.

Start line is located in Redding, CA, and starts at 7:00 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (62°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your The Jackalope Lope race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The day before, 16:00–19:00 at Fleet Feet (1376 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA 96001)

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startBrandy Creek Beach, "A" Parking Lot, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Redding, CA — no public transit
  • Getting to the finishSame location — Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
  • IC cardRedding, California operates a local bus system (RABA) with cash fares, but the Jackalope Lope trail venue…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Brandy Creek Beach, "A" Parking Lot, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Redding, CA — no public transit

The event area is the 'A' parking lot at Brandy Creek Beach; the registration/info tent is down on the beach. A valid National Park Pass is required for entry.

No public transit access; car access only. Official Redding Trail Alliance event page.

National Recreation Area venue — no public transit; National Park Pass required for vehicle entry. A Whiskeytown or National Park pass is required.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location — Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Finish at Brandy Creek Beach, with a BBQ lunch at the finish around 12:00 PM.

Map

Start shuttle

No shuttle bus service mentioned on the official race page.

IC card

Redding, California operates a local bus system (RABA) with cash fares, but the Jackalope Lope trail venue is reached by car, not city transit. No dedicated fare card is needed for the race itself.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

BIB pickup is available from 4 to 7 p.m. the day before the race at Fleet Feet in downtown Redding (1376 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA).

The course in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is known for substantial elevation changes and challenging sections, so careful pacing is important.

Times are local to Redding. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Redding with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Total cost and budget for The Jackalope Lope

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about The Jackalope Lope

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Redding runners' room

Frequently asked questions about The Jackalope Lope

FAQ
When does The Jackalope Lope 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 17, 2026 in Redding, CA, United States.

How much is the The Jackalope Lope 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $110.

What distances does The Jackalope Lope 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does The Jackalope Lope 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does The Jackalope Lope 2026 start?

Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Redding, CA.

Where does The Jackalope Lope 2026 finish?

Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Redding, CA.

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