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H.O.T. Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon
THU OCT 1
The H.O.T. Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon takes place in Chico, California, offering participants a choice between a half marathon and a quarter marathon. Based on the timing, the event occurs in early October, positioning it as a fall running activity.
Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail
SUN OCT 18
The Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail offers two trail races in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico, California. Both start near the South Rim Trail Head, behind Bidwell Golf Course, on the south side of the park via Annies Trail. Participants can select a half marathon or a 4-mile endurance challenge. The half marathon route follows the rock wall off Centennial and South Rim, ascending 1,600 feet in the initial half before descending towards the finish. The half marathon course features a creek crossing, an aid station at 10 Mile House, and concludes through Yahi and the golf course. To be eligible for awards, runners must have their bib stamped at two checkpoints: 10 Mile House and the Ecological Preserve, located around mile 7.75. The 4-mile event is structured as a backyard-style challenge. Runners begin a new loop at the top of each hour, continuing only if they complete the prior loop within 60 minutes. They can participate for up to eight hours. Every second loop reverses direction, and the last hour is a direct foot race to the finish.
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Chico Training Notes

Chico hosts 2 Half Marathon 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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