Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon March 6th, 2027

Join us for the Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon

Celebrating 51 years of running in Bidwell Park in Chico CA this race has become a Chico tradition for so many! We are pleased to host the Bidwell Classic again in 2027 with 3 distances offered!

Cash Purse

We are excited to offer a cash purse again for the top male and female in each event!

Benefits Student Athletes

• Support Local Athletes: A substantial portion of the race entry fees go to the local high school cross country running programs.
• Make a Donation: If you would like to make an additional donation to the schools, please do so on the donation portion of the registration.
• Thank You: Thank you so much for supporting this race and our local youth runners!

Registration Information

• Online Registration: Closes at 8:00am on Friday March 5th, 2027.
• In-Person Registration: Available during packet pickup.
• No Registration: No in person registration will be available on race day.

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday March 5th from 10:00am-4:00pm.
• Race Day Pickup: Saturday March 6th from 6:45am - 7:45am.
• Contact: Any questions about registration or packet pickup please email [email protected].

Start Date & Times

• Date: Saturday March 6th, 2027
• Location: Lower Bidwell Park/ Sycamore Field
• 5K Start Time: 8:00am
• 10K & Half Marathon Start Time: 8:10am

Entry Fees

• Refund Policy: Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Group Rates: For special school group rates contact [email protected].
• Shirts: Every registered runner will receive a 2027 race shirt if registered before February 5th.

Course Certification and Maps

• Course Details: The 5k and 10k are flat, freshly paved, and free of traffic.
• Half Marathon: Has a 1/4 mile on each of the loops that are a single-track trail.
• Start and Finish: All events start and finish at One Mile Recreation Area in Lower Bidwell Park.

The maps to all the racecourses can be found by clicking the link below: Race Maps - Fleet Feet Chico

Timing Information

• Timing Service: Timing will be done by Bizz Johnson Racing.
• Start: All races will be a gun start and a chip finish.
• Gun Start: For 5k at 8:00am: for 10k and Half Marathon at 8:10am.

Aid Stations and Restrooms

• 5K Stations: 2 aid stations
• 10K Stations: 3 aid stations
• Half Marathon Stations: 6 aid stations

Rules

• No Dogs: Please no dogs on the course during the race.
• Be Courteous: Be courteous when overtaking slower runners or walkers.
• Visible Race Number: Where your race number so it is visible on the participant's front.

Awards for Top Finishers

• Cash Prize: We will be offering a cash prize for the top male and female for each race!
• Award Ceremony: At 8:45am for the 5k, 9:15am for the 10k and 10:00am for the Half Marathon races.
• Age Group Awards: Awards will also be offered to the top three in each age group category for each gender in each race.

Additional Information

Please visit this link for more information or email [email protected].