Local Events & Races
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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, Tuesday 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!
2026 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 |
| 3/7/2026 | Bidwell Classic – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon | Chico | Fleet Feet Chico | Link |
| 4/19/2026 | Stop Human Trafficking 5k | Chico | Soroptimist of Chico | Link |
| 4/25/2026 | Growing Healthy Children | Chico | Chico Striders | Link |
| 5/9/2026 | Family Color Run | Chico | Salvation Army | Link |
| 5/16/2026 | The Cedar Grove Scamper | Chico | Chico Running Club | Link |
| 6/13/2026 | Run with the Law | Chico | Butte County CO Assoc. | Link |
| 6/25/2026 | Fleet Feet Beer Relay | Chico | Fleet Feet Chico | Link |
| 7/4/2026 | Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k | Chico | Chico Striders & CRC | Link |
| 10/18/2026 | Fall Trail Classic | Chico | Fleet Feet Chico | Link |
| 11/1/2026 | Almond Bowl | Chico | Fleet Feet Chico | Link |
| 11/26/2026 | Run for Food – Thanksgiving | Chico | Jesus Center | Link |
Looking for more races? Try these:
– UltraSignUp Races Search
– RunSignup Races Seach
– Race Raves Event Search
– Marathon Guide Event Listing
– Fleet Feet Chico Races