Run in RedWoods

Run in RedWoods is a 5K held in Orick, California, on April 3, 2027, in a coast redwood forest that shelters some of the tallest trees in the world. A single distance is offered, and the route runs entirely in the shade of these giants, close to Redwood National Park. It is a short, immersive race in one of the most striking forest environments in the United States.

A 5K in that setting is as much an outing as a time trial, though the distance is short enough to race hard if you want a number. If you are chasing a fast 3.1 miles, add one weekly session of 400- or 800-meter repeats to your usual easy running for three or four weeks and you will be ready. If you would rather take it in, run by effort and let the scenery set the tone. Bring a layer for before and after: shaded forest air stays cool even in April.