Sycamore Field, South Park Drive, Chico CA
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
🎉 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.
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