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– Regular Wednesday night 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.
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 |
| 11/28/2024 |
Run for Food- Thanksgiving |
Chico |
Jesus Center, Chico |
Link |
| 12/8/2024 |
California International Marathon (CIM) |
Folsom/Sacramento |
Sacramento Running Association |
Link |
| 12/31/2024 |
New Year’s Eve 5k Fun Run |
Chico |
Chico Running Club |
Link |
| 1/1/2025 |
Free New Years Day 5k |
Chico |
Chico Running Club |
Link |
| 1/25/2025 |
Frost or Fog- 5k, Quarter Marathon, 10 Mile |
Chico |
Under the Sun Events |
Link |
| 3/1/2025 |
Bidwell Classic |
Chico |
Fleet Feet |
|
Other 2024 Northern California Races (via UltraSignup)
| Doomsday |
50K, Half Marathon |
Sat – Dec 21, 2024 |
Cool |
register |
| Placerville’s Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run |
Half Marathon, 15k, 10k, 5k, Mile, Kids Run |
Tue – Dec 24, 2024 |
Placerville |
register |
Looking for more races? Try these:
-UltraSignUp Races Search
-RunSignup Races Seach
-Race Raves Event Search
-Marathon Guide Event Listing
-Fleet Feet Chico Races
