Fair Oaks Chicken Run
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Fair Oaks Chicken Run
The 45th annual Fair Oaks Chicken Run is scheduled for May 3, 2026 in Fair Oaks Village and Old Fair Oaks. The event supports the San Juan Education Foundation and offers separate courses for adults and children, with mixed surfaces and neighborhood routing.
Distances and race options include:
- 5 miles: mixed trail and paved route through Old Fair Oaks and Sailor Bar.
- 2 miles: paved roads through Old Fair Oaks, stroller- and family-friendly.
- Kids race: race for children 12 and under led by the Fair Oaks Chicken.
The 5 mile Chicken Run follows residential streets before continuing onto the Sailor Bar trail, combining paved sections and trail footing with noticeable hills. The 2 mile Rooster Ramble remains on paved roads within Old Fair Oaks and is described as suitable for walkers and families with strollers. The Chicken Chase is organized for children age 12 and under and is led by the Fair Oaks Chicken character.
The event materials indicate supporting organizations and community sponsors, and list Capital Road Race Management in Sacramento as an organizer. The presentation focuses on neighborhood and trail settings within Fair Oaks Village and nearby Sailor Bar, and on providing a separate, shorter non-competitive option plus a dedicated kids race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
