Local Events & Races

Local Run Clubs, Weekly Running Groups & Chico Run Resources

• 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– Trail focused with Tuesday morning women’s group, 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. Learn more about CRC’s scholarship partnership with Striders.
• 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 Triathlon.
• Ross and Petar’s Pod on the Run– Chico focused running podcast!

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
11/27/2025	Run for Food 5k	Chico	Jesus Center	Link
12/7/2025	California International Marathon	Folsom-Sacramento	Sacramento Running Association	Link
12/31/2025	New Year’s Eve 5k Fun Run	Chico	Chico Running Club	Link
1/1/2026	New Year’s Day 5k (Free)	Chico	Chico Running Club	Link
1/10/2026	The Jackpot Mile 💰	Chico	Chico Running Club	Link
1/24/2026	Frost or Fog	Chico	Under the Sun Events	Link
2/22/2026	Almond Blossom Run	Durham	Durham Sports Boosters	Link
3/7/2026	Bidwell Classic – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon	Chico	Fleet Feet Chico	Link
5/16/2026	The Cedar Grove Scamper	Chico	Chico Running Club	Link
7/4/2026	Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k	Chico	Chico Striders & CRC	Link
10/18/2026	Fall Trail Classic –  Half Marathon & Endurance Challenge	Chico	Fleet Feet Chico	Link

Other Upcoming Northern California Races (via UltraSignup)

Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge	Marathon, 30K, 1/2 Marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K	Sat – Nov 15, 2025	El Dorado Hills	CA	register
Desert Island Trail Runs	21K, 10K, 5K	Sat – Nov 15, 2025	Carson City	NV	register
Darrington Single Track Trail Challenge	36 Miler, 18 Miler, 10K, 5K	Sat – Nov 22, 2025	Pilot Hill	CA	register
Run Hunger Off the Divide 10K/5K Run	10K, 5K	Thr – Nov 27, 2025	Cool	CA	register
Healdsburg Turkey Trot	5K	Thr – Nov 27, 2025	Healdsburg	CA	register
Quad Dipsea	28.4 Miler	Sat – Nov 29, 2025	Mill Valley	CA	register
Peacock Gap Trail Run	30K, 1/2 Marathon, 10K	Sat – Dec 06, 2025	San Rafael	CA	register
Calero Trail Run – Winter	50K, Trail Marathon, 25K, Half Marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, Mile, Kids Run	Sat – Dec 06, 2025	San Jose	CA	register
Hunter S. Thompson Fear & Loathing	50 Miler, 50K	Sun – Dec 07, 2025	San Francisco	CA	register
Folsom Lake Point to Point Trail Half Marathon	1/2 Marathon	Sat – Dec 13, 2025	El Dorado Hills	CA	register
Holiday Hustle 5K, 10K Sacramento	10K, 5K	Sat – Dec 13, 2025	Sacramento	CA	register
Doomsday	50K, Half Marathon	Sat – Dec 13, 2025	Cool	CA	register
Holiday Hustle 5K, 10K Walnut Creek	10K, 5K	Sat – Dec 13, 2025	Walnut Creek	CA	register
Woodside Ramble	50K, 35K, 1/2 Marathon, 10K	Sat – Dec 20, 2025	Redwood City	CA	register
Placerville’s Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run	Half Marathon, 15k, 10k, 5k, Mile, Kids Run	Sat – Dec 20, 2025	Placerville	CA	register
Hacienda Hills Trail Run – Winter	50K, Marathon, 30K, 1/2 Marathon, 9 Miler, 10K, 5K, Mile, Kids Run	Sat – Jan 03, 2026	San Jose	CA	register
Lost Coast 55K	55K	Sat – Jan 03, 2026	Whitethorn	CA	register
No Hands Trail Run	50K, 35K, Half Marathon, 8K	Sat – Jan 10, 2026	Auburn	CA	register
Folsom Lake Sweetwater Trail Run	50K, Marathon, 30K, 1/2 Marathon, 9 Miler, 10K, 5K, Mile, Kids Run	Sat – Jan 24, 2026	Folsom	CA	register
Pacifica Foothills Trail Run	30K, 1/2 Marathon, 10K	Sat – Jan 24, 2026	Pacifica	CA	register
Jed Smith	50 Miler, 50K, Marathon, 30K, Half Marathon	Sat – Jan 31, 2026	Sacramento	CA	register
Mt Ashland Skimo Summit	Full Course Splitboard, Full Course Heavy Metal, Full Course Skimo, Medium Course Ski, Medium Cour	Sat – Jan 31, 2026	Ashland	OR	register
Mt. Umunhum Trail Conquest-Winter	50K, Marathon, 30K, 1/2 Marathon, 7 Miler, 5K, Mile, Kids Run	Sat – Feb 07, 2026	San Jose	CA	register
FOURmidable	50K, 35.5K, 1/2 Marathon, 13K	Sat – Feb 21, 2026	Auburn	CA	register
Chabot/Redtail Ridge Trail Run	50K, 30K, 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K	Sat – Feb 21, 2026	Castro Valley	CA	register
The Quest! Adventure Run	16 Miler, 6 Miler	Sat – Mar 07, 2026	Auburn	CA	register
Skyline Ridge Trail Run	50K, 21K, 10K	Sat – Mar 07, 2026	La Honda	CA	register
Marin Ultra Challenge	50 Miler, 50K	Sat – Mar 14, 2026	Sausalito	CA	register
Ruck a Chuck 50K	50K	Sat – Mar 14, 2026	Foresthill	CA	register
The Big Alta	100K	Fri – Mar 20, 2026	Marinwood	CA	register
The Big Alta	50K	Fri – Mar 20, 2026	Marinwood	CA	register
The Big Alta	28K	Fri – Mar 20, 2026	Marinwood	CA	register
Rattlesnake Dick	50K, 25K, 10K	Sat – Mar 21, 2026	Cool	CA	register
Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run	35K, 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K	Sat – Mar 28, 2026	Auburn	CA	register
Yubaneer	50M	Wed – Apr 01, 2026	Nevada City	CA	register
Lake Sonoma 100K & 50K	100K, 50K, TS Half Marathon	Sat – Apr 11, 2026	Healdsburg	CA	register
Napa Valley Endurance Run	50K, 35K, 1/2 Marathon, 10K	Sun – Apr 12, 2026	Calistoga	CA	register
Outlands Endurance Races	50 Miler, 50K, 25K	Sat – Apr 18, 2026	Pilot Hill	CA	register
Mendocino Coast 50K	50K	Sat – Apr 18, 2026	Mendocino	CA	register
Cool-Auburn Pub Run	CAPR 35K	Sat – Apr 18, 2026	Cool	CA	register
Sea to Sky	100K, 75K, 50K, 25K	Fri – May 01, 2026	Jenner	CA	register
Quicksilver Endurance Runs	100K, 50K	Sat – May 09, 2026	San Jose	CA	register
Rim Rock 50 Mile Trail Challenge	50 mile solo, 50 mile relay	Sat – May 16, 2026	Napa	CA	register
Napa Wilderness Trail Runs	50K, 30k, 21K, 10k	Sat – May 16, 2026	Napa	CA	register
Run for Amma	50K, 30K, 10K	Sat – May 16, 2026	Los Gatos	CA	register
Sonoma Coast Trail Runs	50K, Trail Marathon, 30K, Half Marathon	Sat – May 30, 2026	Duncans Mills	CA	register
Cool Moon Trail Races	13.5 Miler, 11.5 Miler, 5K	Sat – Jun 13, 2026	Cool	CA	register
Cool Moon Trail Races	100K, 50 Miler, 25 Miler	Sat – Jun 13, 2026	Cool	CA	register

California Marathons (from the Marathon Guide)

Date	Race	Location
14-Nov-25	Southwest Series – CA 🏅	Baker
6-Dec-25	Death Valley Trail Marathon 📷 💬 🏅
7-Dec-25	California International Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	Sacramento
21-Dec-25	Holly Jolly Marathon 2025	Camarillo
10-Jan-26	San Diego 50 & Trail Runs	Escondido
19-Jan-26	Redding Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	Redding
19-Jan-26	Carlsbad Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	Carlsbad
1-Feb-26	Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	Huntington Beach
17-Feb-26	San Miguel Buzz Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	San Miguel
22-Feb-26	Ventura Marathon	Ventura
28-Feb-26	SOCAL River Marathon 💬 🏅	Santa Ana
28-Feb-26	SOCAL River Marathon – 26.2 – 13.1 – 10K – 5K	Huntington Beach
1-Mar-26	Napa Valley Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	Napa
8-Mar-26	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon) 📷 💬 🏅	Los Angeles
14-Mar-26	Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K	Avalon
22-Mar-26	Bakersfield Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	Bakersfield
22-Mar-26	Modesto Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	Modesto
22-Mar-26	Modesto Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	Modesto
22-Mar-26	Napa Valley Trail Marathon 📷 🏅	Calistoga
23-Mar-26	Oakland Marathon Running Festival	Oakland
5-Apr-26	Golden Gate Headlands Marathon 🏅	Sausalito
11-Apr-26	Bedrock Valley Trail Runs	Hemet
19-Apr-26	Mountains 2 Beach Marathon 💬 🏅	Ojai
26-Apr-26	Big Sur International Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	Carmel-by-the-Sea
3-May-26	The 2026 Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival (Expo Registration)	Costa Mesa
3-May-26	OC Marathon 📷 🏅	Newport Beach
10-May-26	Muir Woods Trail Marathon 🏅	Stinson Beach
31-May-26	Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon 📷 💬 🏅	San Diego
9-Aug-26	The 11th Humboldt Bay Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K 📷 🏅	Eureka
1-Sep-26	Running Fence Run – A Celebration of Freedom and Democracy	Cotati

 

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