Sycamore Field, Chico CA
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Join us for the Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon, sponsored by Brooks. Celebrating 49 years of running in Bidwell Park in Chico CA this race has become a chico tradition for so many! With 3 distances offered we are pleased to host the Bidwell Classic again in 2025!
We are excited to offer a cash purse again for the top male and female in each event!
The 5k and 10k are flat, paved, and free of traffic. The half marathon has a 1/4 mile on each of the loops that are a single-track trail. 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 ChicoTo the course: Enter Chico via Highway 99 either from the north or from the south. The park itself will be closed to vehicle traffic on race day, so find a parking spot on or near Woodland Ave. Please be courteous and park legally.
Timing will be done by Bizz Johnson Racing. All races will be a gun start and a chip finish. Gun starts for the 5k will be at 8:00am, and for the 10k and Half Marathon will be at 8:10am.
There will be 6 aid stations for the half, 3 for the 10k and 2 for the 5k. Restroom facilities are available at several points on the course.
Ages groups will be as followed: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. Age Group winners will receive a Brooks running hat! Finisher Medals will be provided to all Half Marathon runners who finish the race.
Please visit Bidwell Classic Race Page for more information or email shawna@fleetfeetchico.com.
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