REDDING, Calif., Aug. 14 (Redding Times) — Redding will host the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California on Sunday, Aug. 16, with athletes traveling from Whiskeytown Lake through Shasta County and into downtown Redding for a 70.3-mile race expected to affect roads, transit and weekend activities.
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Redding set to host inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California on Aug. 16
Redding will host the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California on Aug. 16, with the 70.3-mile race impacting local roads and transit.

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