Girls on the Run North State 5K
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Girls on the Run North State 5K : Fall 2026
The event is a season-closing celebratory 5K that gives program participants a tangible sense of accomplishment. The course is 3.1 miles and takes place on November 14, 2026 at One Mile Recreation Area, Lower Bidwell Park, Chico CA. All program participants receive a commemorative medal and finish-line refreshments.
Registration details note that program participants are automatically registered and do not need to register again. Online registration fees vary by date: early bird September 25 - October 16 is $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12; general registration October 17 - November 10 is $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12; day-of in-person registration is $35 for adults and $20 for children under 12. All registrations include a liability waiver.
The event is presented with on-course safety measures: every participant must wear an event bib; course monitors and designated 5K buddies help ensure participants complete the course; designated accessible parking is available and the course is accessible for people who walk, run, push, or roll. A 5K Buddy must be at least 16 years old; if a participant needs a Community 5K Buddy, that person must be 18 or older and will have passed a background check.
Additional event features include face painting, happy hair, water stations, merchandise for sale, and volunteer roles such as set-up, registration, course monitoring, and refreshment support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
