Cedar Grove Picnic Area, Chico CA
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Join us for Chico Running Club's Spring 4 Miler, the Cedar Grove Scamper. For our second year, the race will again feature an Open Division (all ages) and a Master's Division (age 40+). Race proceeds benefit Chico Running Club, celebrating our 50th year in 2025. Our programs include our scholarship fund and our non-profit mission to support running events and local runners in Chico and the North State.
A beautiful 4 mile loop through lower Bidwell park, the course starts and ends at Cedar Grove picnic area. Surfaces are pavement and dirt trail.
There are two race divisions - enter either the Open Division (all ages) or the Master's Division (ages 40+). Prizes will be given to the top finishers in each division.
One water station will be on the course at the halfway point of the race. Please carry any water or food needed during the race. Water and snacks are available at the start and finish, park bathrooms are available at Cedar Grove.
All those who registered before Sunday April 26th and selected the shirt option ($15 additional) will receive a shirt at check-in.
To celebrate our 50th anniversary Chico Running Club Members receive 50% off race registration. You can join the club at our website. Please don't select member registration unless you are signed up as a member.
Drinks and snacks will be provided after the race. Please stay after completing the race to cheer on other participants as they cross the finish.
Not ready to participate? Volunteers are needed and welcome for this race. Please click on the volunteer tab in the RunSignUp menu to sign up.
Would you like to sponsor this event? We have T-Shirt, Refreshment, and Event Sponsor tiers.
Is provided by a RunSignUp partner. Chico Running Club does not provide or administer race insurance should participants elect to purchase it.
For more information, visit our race page: Race Page.
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