Fleet Feet Chico’s Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon

Celebrating 50 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 2026! 

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

BENEFITS STUDENT ATHLETES

A substantial portion of the race entry fees go to the local high school cross country running programs. When you participate in the Bidwell Classic, you are supporting local student athletes. If you would like to make an additional donation to the schools, please do so on the donation portion of the registration. Thank you so much for supporting this race and our local youth runners!

Online registration closes at 8:00am on Friday March 6th, 2026.  

In person registration will be available during packet pickup.

No in person registration will be available on race day.

Packet pickup will be available Friday March 6th 10:00am-4:00pm

Race day packet pick up will be available Saturday March 7th from 6:45am - 7:45am

Any questions about registration or packet pick up please email shawna@fleetfeetchico.com