Course: We will be running an all new course starting at Five Mile Recreation Area. We will NOT be running the official City of Chico 5k course out of One Mile. The course will run on both road and trail. The course will be well parked. Please familiarize yourself with the route.
- Start at the Levee between Hooker Oak and Five Mile
- Turn onto the bike path toward lower park
- Run under the Manzanita underpass
- Turn Right onto the bridge over Big Chico Creek
- Turn Left onto the bike path toward Lower Park
- Continue onto Petersen Memorial Drive
- Turn right onto the bike path toward Madrone Avenue
- Turn right onto the dirt trail along Vallombrosa Ave
- Continue back and turn right over the bridge at Big Chico Creek at Mazanita
- Run back under the Manzanita undercrossing
- Continue on the bike path toward Five Mile
- Veer right toward Five Mile bathrooms and finish line
🎽 Bib Pickup: Friday 7/3 at Fleet Feet Chico between 11am-1pm, or race day starting at 6:45am. Please allow enough time to check-in and make it to the start line by 7:30am. There are a limited number of race shirts available at Fleet Feet for $20 on a first come, first served basis.
🚧 LOCATION: Race day check-in and the start line is at FIVE MILE RECREATION AREA, due to road construction in Lower Park. You can park at Five Mile Recreation Area or at Hooker Oak Park (Google Map). Do not show up at One Mile, Sycamore Pool, or Sycamore Field 😉.
Start time is 7:30 on the Levee between Hooker Oak Park and Five Mile Recreation Area.
Refreshments: Drinks and snacks will be provided after the race. Please stay after completing the race to cheer on other participants as they cross the finish.
Questions: Email us at chicorcmembership@gmail.com
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