Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon
Join us for the Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon. Sponsored by Brooks. Celebrating 50 years of running in Bidwell Park in Chico CA this race has become a chico tradition for so many! We with 3 distances offered we are pleased to host the Bidwell Classic again in 2026! We are excited to offer a cash purse again for the top male and female in each event!
BENEFITS STUDENT ATHLETES
A substantial portion of the race entry fees go to the local high school cross country running programs. When you participate in the Bidwell Classic, you are supporting local student athletes. If you would like to make an additional donation to the schools, please do so on the donation portion of the registration. Thank you so much for supporting this race and our local youth runners!
Online registration closes at 8:00am on Friday March 6th, 2026. In person registration will be available during packet pickup. No in person registration will be available on race day.
Packet pickup will be available Friday March 6th 10:00am-4:00pm. Race day packet pick up will be available Saturday March 7th from 6:45am - 7:45am.
Any questions about registration or packet pick up please email [email protected]
START DATE & TIMES
When: Saturday March 7th, 2026
Where: Lower Bidwell Park/ Sycamore Field
5K, 10k and Half Marathon run and fun walk: Starting time is 8:00am for the 5k and 8:10 for the 10k and Half Marathon.
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Every registered runner will receive a 2026 race shirt if registered before February 6th. To guarantee your shirt size please register on or before February 6th. All registrations after February 6th will be subject to availability and size at packet pickup.
COURSE CERTIFICATION AND MAPS
The 5k and 10k are flat, paved, and free of traffic. The half marathon has a 1/4 mile on each of the loops that are a single-track trail. All events start and finish at One Mile Recreation Area in Lower Bidwell Park.
Shake out run Event! Join us on March 6th at 6:00pm at Fleet Feet Chico for an easy evening shakeout run. We will go for a short run 3-6 mile run/walk and enjoy a cold beverage and come delicious carbs before the race.
- Location: Fleet Feet Chico, 241 Main St., Chico CA
- Time: Show up between 5:30-6:00pm. Groups will start running at 6:15pm
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be offered at Fleet Feet Chico (241 Main St in downtown Chico)
- Friday March 6th at Fleet Feet Chico: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Race Day Packet Pick up at the Fleet Feet Tent: 6:45am-7:45am ONLY
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Information on how to get to the course and parking details is available.
TIMING
Timing will be done by Bizz Johnson Racing. All races will be a gun start and a chip finish.
- Gun start for 5k will be at 8:00am
- Gun start for 10k, and Half Marathon will be 8:10am
AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS
We will be offering a CASH PRIZE Top male and female for each race! (5k, 10k and Half)
Finisher Medals will be provided to all Half Marathon runners who finish the race.
Please visit www.fleetfeetchico.com for more information or email [email protected]
