Free New Year's Day 5k by Chico Running Club

🎉 Event Overview

Join us for a Chico Running Club tradition our New Year’s Day 5k!

📅 Event Details

• When: January 1, 2026 at 9:00am
• Where: Bidwell Park, Sycamore Field near Caper Acres (Google Map)
• What: Free New Year’s 5k on the official City of Chico Bidwell Park Course

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Challenge: Start the New Year right with CRC’s New Year’s Day 5k run, with our race timing clock running for those of you who want a challenge on the first day of the year!
• Tradition: It’s a Chico tradition!
• Free Event: This is a free event, race bibs will not be assigned.

☕ Food and Refreshments

• Refreshments: We’ll have free refreshments- coffee, hot chocolate, donuts post race.
• Merchandise: CRC gear for purchase.

🏆 Prizes

• Top Finishers: Prizes will be given to the top finishers.
• Donations: The race is free and everyone is welcome! Donations to CRC are much appreciated!
• 50th Year Celebration: Help us celebrate our 50th year!
• Donate: You can donate on our website Donations Page

🌐 For More Information

• Visit: the Chico Running Club Website
• Race Page: and the New Year's Day 5k Race Page
• Questions: Email us at chicorcmembership@gmail.com

🔗 Race Link

For more details, navigate to the official race page: Free New Year's Day 5k.