Almond Bowl 10K

NOV
1
2026
The 52nd Annual Almond Bowl offers flat and fast 5K and 10K races in Chico's Lower Bidwell Park. Registration includes a race shirt, bib, and snacks, and the event supports local high school programs. Packet pickup is at Fleet Feet Chico in the days before the race.
Sun 1 Nov 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Information

The 52nd Annual Almond Bowl event takes place on November 1, 2026, in Lower Bidwell Park in Chico, California. The event offers two distances: a 5K and a 10K.

Course and Location

Both races start on South Park Drive and finish near Sycamore Field. The courses are described as flat, fast loops through Lower Bidwell Park, with the 10K having three aid stations and the 5K having two. The park will be closed to vehicle traffic on race day.

Registration and Fees

Registration is available online and in-person only during packet pickup. Online registration closes on October 30, 2026. The entry fee includes a race shirt from Upper Park Clothing, a race bib, and post-race snacks. To guarantee a shirt, participants must register by October 9, 2026. A cash prize is offered to the top male and female finisher in each race. Age group awards are also given.

Event Details

Packet pickup is scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2026, at Fleet Feet Chico. The race is a fundraiser for local high school cross-country teams and band programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Almond Bowl 10k
5 km
Almond Bowl 5k