Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon March 1st, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Join Us for the Bidwell Classic

Sponsored by Brooks

Celebrating 49 years of running in Bidwell Park in Chico CA this race has become a chico tradition for so many! We 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!

🎓 Benefits Student Athletes

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

📝 Registration Information

• Online Deadline: Online registration closes at 8:00am on Friday February 28th, 2025.
• In-person Registration: In person registration will be available during packet pickup.
• Race Day: No in person registration will be available on race day.
• Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will be available Friday February 28th 10:00am-4:00pm and race day from 6:45am - 7:45am.

📅 Start Date & Times

• Date: Saturday March 1st, 2025
• Location: Lower Bidwell Park/ Sycamore Field
• Start Times: 5K at 8:00am, 10K and Half Marathon at 8:10am.
• Refund Policy: Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

👕 Race Shirts

• Shirt Guarantee: Every registered runner will receive a 2025 race shirt if registered before February 7th.
• Size Availability: Registrations after February 7th will be subject to availability and size.
• Shirt Pickup: Leftover shirts after packet pick up will be available after the race at the Fleet Feet booth starting at 9:00am.
• Pickup Instructions: If still running, you may have someone pick up a shirt for you. Please provide them your name and or bib #.

🗺️ Course Certification and Maps

• Course Details: The 5K and 10K are flat, paved, and free of traffic.
• Trail Section: The half marathon has a 1/4 mile on each of the loops that are a single-track trail.
• Start & Finish: All events start and finish at One Mile Recreation Area in Lower Bidwell Park.
• Maps: The maps to all the racecourses can be found by clicking the link below:

Race Maps - Fleet Feet Chico

🏃‍♀️ Shake Out Run Event!

Join us on February 28th at 6:30am at Fleet Feet Chico for an early morning shakeout run with our race sponsor Brooks. We will go for a short run 3-6 mile run/walk and enjoy a cup of coffee, fruit and baked goods. Groups will be divided by distance and lead out by race volunteers. Shake out routes will be posted closer to race day.

All shake out participants will get early access to packet pick up! This is a great opportunity to ask questions about the race, get a view of the race start and finish areas as well as get your last run in before race day!

• Location: Fleet Feet Chico, 241 Main St., Chico CA
• Time: Show up between 6:00-6:30am. Groups will start running at 6:30 sharp.

📍 Packet Pickup

• Location: Packet pickup will be offered at Fleet Feet Chico (241 Main St in downtown Chico).
• Friday Pickup: February 28th from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
• Race Day Pickup: Race Day Packet Pick up at the Fleet Feet Tent from 6:45am-7:45am ONLY.

🚗 Directions and Parking

To the course: Enter Chico via Highway 99 either from the north or from the south. If you are coming from the north on 99, take the Highway 32 offramp and turn right at the first intersection. If you are coming from the south on 99, take the 32 offramp and turn left at the second intersection. Now you’re heading west on 32 (East 8th St). From here, take 8th St just under a half-mile, then turn right on Sycamore St.

Sycamore St runs a few blocks into Woodland Ave, which runs parallel to the park. 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. Do not park in a way that blocks local residents' entry to or exit from their homes. There are several entrances to the One Mile Recreation Area from Woodland Ave.

⏱️ Timing

• Timing Company: Timing will be done by Bizz Johnson Racing.
• Start and Finish: All races will be a gun start and a chip finish.
• Placement: If you are racing for an overall placement, you must toe the line! (Based on Gun time/first to cross the line).
• Gun Start Times: 5k at 8:00am, 10k and Half Marathon at 8:10am.

🛑 Aid Stations and Restrooms

There will be 6 aid stations for the half, 3 for the 10k and 2 for the 5k. Restroom facilities will be located throughout the course.

📜 Rules

• No Pets: Please no dogs on the course during the race. Strollers are allowed, please be cautious of other runners.
• Overtaking: Be courteous when overtaking slower runners or walkers in your elected race location.
• Visible Numbers: Wear your Race number so it is visible on the participant's front.
• Run with Pride: Run your race with pride!

🏆 Awards for Top Finishers

• Cash Prizes: We will be offering a CASH PRIZE Top male and female for each race! (5k, 10k and Half).
• Award Ceremony: 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.
• Unclaimed Prizes: All unclaimed prizes will be available for pick up at Fleet Feet Chico on Sunday March 2nd during regular business hours.

📧 Contact Information</