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5K races near Chico

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Upcoming 5K races near Chico

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Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k
Chico · 6 km away
Chico · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Chico

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Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026
SUN NOV 1
The Almond Bowl is a Chico 5K and 10K run in Lower Bidwell Park, a long-running local tradition with early morning starts. The 5K begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 10K at 8:10, allowing runners to choose a shorter park race or a longer one on the same morning. Both races start on South Park Drive and finish near Sycamore Field. The event supports local high school cross-country teams and band programs, with extra donations accepted during registration. The entry includes a bib, a race shirt from Upper Park Clothing, and post-race snacks. Packet pickup and any in-person registration are handled at Fleet Feet Chico.
Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k/10k Walk/Run to benefit Hands of Hope
SAT NOV 21
The Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot starts and finishes at Riverbend Elementary on Stewart Road in Yuba City, California. It is a Thanksgiving-season community run/walk with both 5k and 10k options, and both distances start in the morning after sign-in. Runners and walkers choose the shorter 5k or the longer 10k, so the event works for families, casual participants, and people who want a bit more distance. The race benefits Hands of Hope, and early registrants are guaranteed a unisex short-sleeve T-shirt.
Santa Shuffle 5K - Chico
WED DEC 9
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Chico Training Notes

Chico hosts 4 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Bidwell Park is the local running anchor, with Lower Bidwell giving you flat pavement, dirt, low traffic, and a pretty wooded run. Chico Running Club has been around since 1975, and the club hosts group runs every Saturday morning. Locals use Lower Trail, 5 Mile, Yahi Trail, North Rim Trail, and South Rim Trail when they want easy miles, hill repeats, or rougher footing. The Bidwell Park loop is 96 km with 613 m of gain. T. Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon, Almond Bowl 5K & 10K, and Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k keep the calendar honest.

Chico rides start easy in town, then get real once the road points east or south toward the foothills. Chico Velo Cycling Club, Chico Cycling Team, and Chico Tri Club give locals plenty of wheels to follow for Z2, race prep, or long base miles. The rides start at 0 mi on Vallombrosa Ave. The rides cover 4 mi from Cohasset Rd to Cohasset Stage Rd. Honey Run Road Loop stays the classic climb, with a narrow, twisting road and sections that kick harder higher up. Wildflower Century, Wildflower Ride & Festival, Butte County Gravel Grind, and Bidwell BUMP are the anchor events.

April, May, September, and October are the cleanest training months, with good temps for long runs, gran fondo miles, and trail days. Summer highs hit around 95°F. Locals run early, ride early, and keep intervals short when the heat stacks up. Winter lows drop to around 9°F. Trails can be muddy after winter rains, while Upper Park can feel rough and uneven in darker conditions.

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