Local Events & Races

Local Run Clubs and Weekly Running Groups

  • Chico Running Club– Chico’s original running club- We do regular group runs on Saturday mornings in lower Bidwell Park, as well as our new Tuesday night pub run.
  • Bidwell Run Club– Tuesday morning woman’s runs, Wednesday night runs, Friday morning men’s runs, and Saturday morning runs in upper Bidwell Park
  • Fleet Feet Chico– Training groups, fun runs, and weekly running groups
  • Chico Striders– Youth running club for elementary and middle schoolers
  • Girls on the Run North State– School based program for girls in grades 3-8
  • Chico Triathlon Club– Host of local triathlons including the Black Butte Triathalon

Races & Events In and Around Chico

Ready to get racing? Below you will find some selected local races in Chico and the North State.

Date Race Location Organizer Register
4/5/2025 Run the Runway- 1 Mile, 5k Chico Chico Air Museum Link
4/13/2025 Kristina Chesterman Memorial Run Chico Kristina Foundation Link
4/27/2025 Soroptimist Stop Human Trafficking 5k Chico Soroptimist of Bidwell Rancho Link
5/3/2025 Chico Color Fun Run Chico Salvation Army Link
5/10/2025 Growing Healthy Children- Free Family Mile and 5k Chico Chico Striders Link
5/17/2025 Cedar Grove Scamper- 4 Miler Chico Chico Running Club Link
6/14/2025 Black Butte Triathalon Orland/Black Butte Lake Chico Tri Club Link
6/21/2025 Run with the Law- 1 Mile, 5k, 10k Chico Butte County Sherrif’s Department Link
6/29/2025 Tiny Tickers Trot 5k Chico Benefit for Heart Felt Link
7/4/2025 4th of July 5k Chico Chico Running Club LinkΒ 

Other Upcoming Northern California Races (via UltraSignup)

Folsom Lake Southside Trail Run 50K, Marathon, 25K, Half Marathon, 7.5 Miler, 5K Sat – Mar 15, 2025 Folsom Lake register
Ruck a Chuck 50K 50K Sat – Mar 15, 2025 Foresthill register
Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run 35K, 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K Sat – Mar 22, 2025 Auburn register
Bad Ass Backyard Ultra Backyard Ultra Sat – Mar 22, 2025 Rio Linda register
Rattlesnake Dick 50K, 25K, 10K Sat – Mar 29, 2025 Cool register
Folsom Lake Falcon Crest Trail Run Half Marathon, 8 Mile, 10K, 5K Sat – Mar 29, 2025 El Dorado Hills register
Placer Trail Running Festival 50K Sat – Apr 12, 2025 Granite Bay register
Placer Trail Running Festival 25K, 10K, 5K Canicross, 5K, 1K Kids Run Sat – Apr 12, 2025 Granite Bay register
California Gold Rush Trail Run – Spring Half Marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, Mile, Kids Run Sat – Apr 12, 2025 Coloma register
Napa Valley Endurance Run 50K, 35K, 1/2 Marathon, 10K Sun – Apr 13, 2025 Calistoga register
Angwin to Angwish 26K, 10k, 1 Mile Kids Run Sun – May 04, 2025 Angwin register
Paiute Meadows Trail Run 50K, 50K – 2 Person Relay, 30K, 1/2 Marathon, 4.5 Miler Sat – May 10, 2025 Susanville register
Placerville Path Memorial Day Run Half Marathon, 15k, 10k, 5k, Mile, Kids Run Sat – May 24, 2025 Placerville register
Cool Moon Trail Races 13.5 Miler, 11.5 Miler, 5K Sat – Jun 14, 2025 Cool register
Cool Moon Trail Races 100K, 50 Miler, 25 Miler Sat – Jun 14, 2025 Cool register
Cool Moon 100 Mile Endurance Run 100 Miler Sat – Jun 14, 2025 Cool register
Burney Mountain 100 100 Miler Fri – Jun 20, 2025 Burney register
Lost Sierra Endurance Race 100K, 50K, 25K Sat – Jul 26, 2025 Downieville register
Sunset & Cider Trail Races 50K, 13 Miler, 5 Miler Sat – Sep 27, 2025 Auburn register
Mile Madness Endurance Run 24hrs, 12hrs, Saturday Night 12-Hour, 6hrs, Saturday Night Glow Run Fri – Oct 10, 2025 Rocklin register
Mile Madness Endurance Run 12hr (Sunday Race), 6hr (Sunday Race) Fri – Oct 10, 2025 Rocklin register
Mile Madness Endurance Run 100 Mille Plus, 72hrs, 48hrs Fri – Oct 10, 2025 Rocklin register
Weekend at Burney 24hrs, 10.6M Burro, 12hr Burro, 12hrs, 5.3M, 5.3M Burro Fri – Oct 24, 2025 Burney register

California Marathons (from the Marathon Guide)

πŸ’¬ Reviews, πŸ“· News/Press release, πŸ… Results

Date Name City State/Prov
Mar 16, 2025 Los Angeles CA
Mar 22, 2025 Calistoga CA
Mar 22, 2025 Oakland CA
Mar 23, 2025 Modesto CA
Mar 23, 2025 Oakland CA
Mar 30, 2025 Bakersfield CA
Apr 05, 2025 Hemet CA
Apr 05, 2025 Sausalito CA
Apr 12, 2025 Geyserville CA
Apr 12, 2025 Castro Valley CA
Apr 13, 2025 Ventura CA
Apr 13, 2025 Ojai CA
Apr 20, 2025 Palo Alto CA
Apr 27, 2025 Anywhere CA
Apr 27, 2025 Carmel-by-the-Sea CA
May 01, 2025 Anywhere CA
May 04, 2025 Costa Mesa CA
May 04, 2025 Santa Clarita CA
May 04, 2025 Arcata CA
May 04, 2025 Newport Beach CA
May 04, 2025 Eureka CA
May 10, 2025

Muir Woods Trail MarathonπŸ’¬πŸ…

Stinson Beach CA
May 10, 2025 Berkeley CA
May 11, 2025 San Diego CA
May 18, 2025 Ventura CA
May 31, 2025 Claremont CA
Jun 01, 2025 Ventura CA
Jun 01, 2025 San Diego CA
Jun 07, 2025 Oakland CA
Jun 08, 2025 Los Angeles CA
Jul 12, 2025 Santa Cruz CA
Jul 13, 2025 Ventura CA
Jul 27, 2025 San Francisco CA
Aug 03, 2025 Camarillo CA
Aug 10, 2025 Eureka CA
Aug 16, 2025 Oakland CA
Aug 24, 2025 Santa Rosa CA
Sep 07, 2025

Surfers Point Marathon 2025πŸ’¬πŸ…

Ventura CA
Sep 07, 2025 Clayton CA
Oct 04, 2025 Long Beach CA
Oct 05, 2025 Long Beach CA
Oct 11, 2025 Susanville CA
Oct 11, 2025 San Leandro CA
Oct 12, 2025 Weott CA
Nov 02, 2025
Two Cities MarathonπŸ“·πŸ’¬πŸ…
Fresno CA
Nov 09, 2025 Santa Clarita CA
Nov 14, 2025 Baker CA
Dec 21, 2025 Camarillo CA
Jan 10, 2026 Escondido CA

Looking for more races? Try these:
-UltraSignUp Races Search
-RunSignup Races Seach
-Race Raves Event Search
-Marathon Guide Event Listing
-Fleet Feet Chico Races

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