The Running Chicken 10K
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Event overview
The Running Chicken 2026 10K/5K Fun Run & Walk is a fundraiser for the Run 4 Bitti and Brynn Foundation, held on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Santa Margarita Lake, San Luis Obispo County Park, California. The event includes in-person and virtual options:
- 10K Run
- 5K Run/Walk
- 10K Virtual Run
- 5K Virtual Run/Walk
The race entry fee for 2026 covers park entrance.
Logistics and awards
In-person registration listed a fee of $55.06 (includes $4.06 fee); virtual entries listed a fee of $48.70 (includes $3.70 fee). Registration closed January 3, 2026 at 4:00pm PST. Packet pick-up was scheduled at Springhill Suites in Atascadero on January 3, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Race-day registration and packet pickup were available with cash or checks only because of very limited cell service at the race site. Parking space is limited and participants may need to walk from vehicles; organizers noted that carpooling can reduce parking demand.
Awards include special awards to the first three overall runners, and age-group awards for the first finisher in each division: U12, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. All finishers receive a participant coaster. The 2026 race theme is "We Got This!" Additional event information is available from the Run 4 Bitti and Brynn Foundation website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
