The
Jackalope Lope

presented by:

October 17th, 2026

9* Mile • 21* Mile • 32.5*

*Distances have been measured by Earl, a 72 year old miner, riding his prized burro Billy Jack. If you want the exact distance, run the race.

Registration is open for the 4th annual Jackalope Lope

October 17th, 2026
Whiskeytown, CA

Located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, an area known for it’s challenging trails and maximum vert! Whether you choose to do the 8.5 mile, 20.5 mile, or 52k - we are convinced this trail run will satisfy your craving for a challenge. As with every Redding Trail Alliance event, we try to make sure you the participant have the best experience possible. From a well marked course with helpful aid stations, to good food and beverages and a festive atmosphere after the race to celebrate and recover from your accomplishment, we are certain you will feel the Jackalope Lope is well worth your entry fee.

All proceeds go back into maintaining our amazing trail system!

A valid National Park Pass is required. You can obtain one at the visitor’s center or online.

To score this year’s sweet t-shirt, you have to register before midnight on Sunday, October 4th!

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Please note: We will work with Whiskeytown Park staff to ensure course trails are clear and accessible by the date of the race. Until then, if you plan on pre-running your route, expect to potentially encounter some trail issues.

Event Schedule

SEPTEMBER 26TH (SATURDAY) - No drop course preview with the race director*

About 9.5 miles and 2200 feet of elevation gain for the course section from Shasta Mine to Kanaka Peak and back. While this is no drop group run, please come prepared and have the ability to run this distance up and down steep, rocky terrain.

October 16th (Friday) - early packet pickup

4pm-7pm - Race packet pickup location TBD, details will be provided in email communications.

October 17th (Saturday) - race day!

6am - Packet Pickup opens at the event area (please check in even if you picket up your packet the night before). The Event area is The A Parking lot at Brandy Creek Beach. This is the last parking lot after you turn into the Brandy Creek Beach entrance. Registration / Info tent will be down on the beach.

6am-7am - Costume Contest! For those participating, just make sure to snap a photo in front of our podium banner and text it to the phone number that will be displayed next to the banner along with instructions. Photos should be taken with your bib number showing and submitted before you start your race.

6:30am - Early start for 52k

7am - 52k start

8am - 20.5 mile start

10am - 9 mile start

12pm - BBQ Lunch

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Looking for a running partner? Join our Strava Club or Facebook Event Page to connect with other runners looking to tackle the course!

Please note: We will work with Whiskeytown Park staff to ensure course trails are clear and accessible by the date of the race. Until then, if you plan on pre-running your route, expect to potentially encounter some trail issues.

Course Info

The 9 Mile

Dubbed the “short” course, don’t let the milage fool you! After a nice wide road start, the course quickly turns to rugged and steep single track on the Brandy Creek Trail. After climbing what seems like forever, you will have a nice break as you traverse the mellower Rich Gulch Trail. The course ends the same way you came up, only this time what was a rough climb becomes a technical descent which requires your constant attention so you can avoid taking a soil sample!

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The 21 Mile

Ready to up your suffer score? We have just the right route for you. Runners will run along south shore road (dirt except for the first mile) to the Carr Power House. This is where they will find their first Aid Station. After fueling up, you will tackle the Mill Creek dirt road climb which leads you to the Boulder Creek Trail. After connecting with Papoose trail the course will resume the regularly scheduled pain train which includes an up and over on Papoose, up Brandy Creek, across Rich Gulch and back down the lower section of Brandy Creek trail to the finish line at the lake! We are offering drop bag service. Drop bags will be located at the second Aid Station at the bottom of Papoose (Sheep Camp). For details on aid stations and cutoff times, please see the graph below.

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The 32.5 Mile

The premier (only) ultra trail run in Redding! At just over 32 miles and an estimated 6,400’ of elevation, this course ain’t to be messed with. The first portion follows the 21 mile course until you get to the Brandy Creek campground. At this point, you will turn and head straight up and over Panther Gap on Peltier Valley road. After you have gone down a fairly equal distance to what you just climbed, you will turn and head straight up to the top of Kanka Peak! At the peak you will grab a token to prove you made it, then turn back around and return to the Brandy Creek trail the same way you came. For details on aid stations and cutoff times, please see the graph below.

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