February 20th, 2025 Newsletter

Fleet Feet Chico Newsletter
February 20th, 2025

Join us on March 1st

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! 
 

Volunteers Needed! 
Can't run but want to help? Volunteer with us! Sign up here 
 

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 February 28th, 2025.  

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 February 28th 10:00am-4:00pm

Race day packet pick up will be available Saturday March 1st from 6:45am - 7:45am

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

Fleet Feet Chicos 2025 Race Series Challenge

 Who doesn’t love a challenge?

This challenge is based on the four races that are owned by Fleet Feet Chico.

How to play:

Do and complete a race form each races event

a. Bidwell Classic on March 1st, 2025 (5k, 10k, Half Marathon) 

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

b. Fall Trail Classic on October 19th, 2025 (Endurance Challenge 50k, Half Marathon)

    Registration Opens January 2025

c. Almond Bowl on November 2nd, 2025 (5k, 10k)

    Registration Opens January 2025

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 – 12k, 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.

** The Downtown Mile was canceled on 2/19/25, all refunds were processed, and the race was removed from the race series requirements. **
 

For more information or to register click the link below