Chico Air Museum Run the Runway 5K

Name: Chico Air Museum Run the Runway 5K
Start: 2026-01-01
End: 2026-01-01
Location: Chico

JAN

2026

Kick off 2026 with a free New Years Day 5k in Bidwell Park, hosted by Chico Running Club as they celebrate their 50th year. Enjoy a fun community run, timed results, and post race coffee, hot chocolate and donuts.

Thu 1 Jan 2026

Chico, California

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event

The Chico Running Club is holding a free New Year’s Day 5k on January 1, 2026 in Chico, CA. The run takes place at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park near Caper Acres on the official City of Chico Bidwell Park course. The event is presented as a club tradition and organizers note the club’s 50th year.

Logistics and race details

The event is free to enter; race bibs will not be assigned. A race timing clock will be used and prizes will be given to top finishers. Post-race refreshments will be provided, including coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts; CRC merchandise will be available for purchase. Donations to the Chico Running Club are welcomed. Registration opens November 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM PST. The listed meeting place is Sycamore Field, South Park Drive, Chico, CA 95928. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km