Fleet Feet Chico Upcoming Events
Join us at Allies Pub for a fun evening at one of our local pubs. There will be live music, a light run and good company! We will have a few fun raffle items to giveaway! Hope to see you there!
Allies Pub: 426 Broadway., Chico CA
Time: 6:00pm
*Please Bring a headlamp!
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Hello Runners and walkers. It’s the best time of year, FALL!!! The parks are cooling down and the sun sets are so beautiful!! Right now, as we slowly move through the holiday season and await our next training cycle in January, we need to continue to stay active and healthy!
This year we are changing things up and want to invite you to join us for a Holiday Hustle Milage Challenge! In leu of our regular winter training program, we are offering a challenge that will allow you to get your miles in a time that works for you! We will offer a twice-a-week group runs, along with suggested routes and workouts for the holidays.
How the challenge will work:
You set the pace. The goal is to stay active and moving through the holiday season. To make this happen we are going to have a mileage challenge to help us stay accountable! 100 Miles from Turkey Day to the Ball Drop, let's go!
You can run, walk, skip or crawl to get to your 100 miles. These miles are active miles outside of your everyday routine.
What counts:
Walking the dog, going for a run, coffee walk with friends, skipping down the street or parking way down the street to walk to school or work.
What does not count:
Everyday walking at work or school. Walking around Winco, chasing the kids around the house.... (or maybe that should count)
You track your miles on whatever device you have. Can be your phone via various applications or a smart watch, then log the miles on the result page. That easy!
To hit your 100 miles, you will need to do an average of 2.5 miles per day, totally doable! Some of you might hit this early, awesome! Some might be running circles on New Years Eve trying to finish it up! How you get it done is up to you.
Group meet up!
We will meet Twice a week (most weeks) to get some miles together and help keep each other on track!
Those dates are as followed:
11/21/24 - Pub Run "Hops and Hustle" at Allies Pub at 6pm
11/24/24 - Sunday Morning at 8:00am at Fleet Feet
11/28/24 - (Thursday/Thanksgiving) Not officially our group run but get out and run or walk the Run for Food in Lower Bidwell Park on Thanksgiving Day! Great way to get miles for the challenge!! Registration available here: Run for Food Registration
12/1/24 - Sunday Morning at 8am at Fleet Feet Chico
12/4/24 - Wednesday Night Run at Wildwood Park 5:30pm
12/8/24 - Sunday Morning Cafe Run at Bidwell Park (664 E. 1st Ave.) 8:00am!
12/11/24 - Wednesday Night Run at Wildwood Park 5:30pm
12/15/24 - Sunday Morning Run at 8:00am at Fleet Feet Chico
12/18/24 - Wednesday Evening fun at the Annual Beer Relay! (additional cost of $5.00 and an unwrapped gift)
12/22/24 - Sunday Night at 6:00pm at Back Parking Lot of Sol Mexican Restaurant (3269 Esplanade, Chico)
12/29/24 - Sunday Morning at Fleet Feet at 8:00am
All participants who complete the End of the Year Mileage Challenge will receive an amazing surprise gift from Fleet Feet Chico! We will reveal the item and design soon!
Email us pictures of some of your adventures and we will post them on social media.
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Fleet Feet Chicos 2024 Race Series Challenge
Who doesn’t love a challenge? This challenge is based on the three races that are owned by Fleet Feet Chico. How to play:
Do and complete a race form each races event:
- Bidwell Classic on March 2nd, 2024 (5k, 10k, Half Marathon)
- Fall Trail Classic on October 20th, 2024 (Endurance Challenge 50k, Half Marathon)
- Almond Bowl on November 3rd, 2024 (5k, 10k)
Of the races you must do a minimum combination of a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon or greater.
(Examples: BC 10k, Trail half, AB 5k or BC half, Trail Endurance Challenge, AB 10k)
Note: If you do the endurance challenge as part of your challenge it can count towards any race distance if you complete at least one lap (one lap – 5k, two laps – 10k, 3-4 laps- Half Marathon) But you will only be age graded for this race if you complete it.
All race times will be verified, age graded and uploaded by the race director the week after each race.
What is age grading?
Age grading is a way of analyzing running performance relative to your age and gender. It is based on world record race time data and attempts to estimate the best possible time an athlete can run a certain distance based on their age and gender. By using age grading this “levels” the playing field, allowing older or younger runners to be able to complete equally against those in in 20’s-40’s.
When your race is age graded you will receive a score. At the end of the challenge each of your 3 scores will be added up to give you a final score.
Learn more:
- All who complete the challenge will receive a limited-edition custom zipper hoodie from Upper Park Clothing ($50.00 value)
- Cost to participate $25.00 per runner.
- Must be registered by March 1st, 2024 to qualify for this year’s challenge
- Winnings from completing the Challenge and winners of the age grading will available and announced at Christmas Preview (November 24th) at Fleet Feet Chico.
- Top 3 age graded finishers (Male and Female) will be awarded with Fleet Feet Gift Cards
- 1st - $150
- 2nd - $100
- 3rd - $50
- Have Fun!
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Camping and Trail running, can't get much better then that! Join us for our first summer trail camp!
Join Fleet Feet Sports Chico for three days of wild trail running fun!
Three days, two nights, four runs and a whole lot of fun!
Get ready for a fun weekend including:
- Daily trail runs on the beautiful reservoir and the surrounding trails. Distance options for all levels!
- Clinics and Shoe Demos
- Recovery zone with yoga, massage and recovery tools, and relaxation
- Cornhole, bonfire, s'mores, and more!
- Delicious homemade meals, adult refreshments, and snacks will be provided. (Please email shawna@fleetfeetchico.com for dietary restrictions)
- Lets not forget an amazing swag bag with one-of-a-kind goodies inside and a beautiful lake view!
All you need is your tent, sleeping bag, clothes and running shoes and be ready for a great weekend! (maybe a toothbrush and a few other items too)
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Registrion to open soon! Stay tuned!
For more information or to sign up email shawna@fleetfeetchico.com
**Informational email will be send out to registered runners two weeks before the trail camp.
This will include packing tips, carpooling and driving directions to the site.
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Monthly Cafe Runs with Bidwell Perk
Join Fleet Feet Chico for a new monthly fun run with Bidwell Perk!
Sundays are a great day for a recovery run, and what is a nice recovery run without a warm cup of coffee at the end!?!
Fleet Feet Chico has partnered with Bidwell Perk to offer a Free Fun Run on the second Sunday of EVERY MONTH!
Come to Bidwell Perk at 8:00am to meet up with the morning run crew, head out on a beautiful morning run and finish at Bidwell Perk for a complimentary cup of fresh brewed coffee! (First Cup complementary)
Mark your calendar for the remaining dates for 2024:
- June 9th
- July 14th
- August 11th
- September 8th
- October 13th
- November 10th
- Decmeber 8th
For more information about this or any other event please contact shawna@fleetfeetchico.com
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