Newsletter September 20th, 2023

Fleet Feet Chico Newsletter
September 20th, 2023

Fleet Feet Fall Trail Classic
HALF MARATHON & 4 MILE (PER HOUR) ENDURANCE CHALLENGE 

Fleet Feet Chico is pleased to offer two new trail races in our beautiful Upper Bidwell Park.  The two races will start on the south side of the park down Annies Trail for a fun adventure on the single-track trails. Toss in a creek crossing and a nice finish through Yahi and the golf course, you’re sure to enjoy your run!

The two races include a half marathon and a 4-mile an hour endurance challenge!

The half marathon will start at 8:10am along the rock wall off Centennial/South Rim trail head. This race will be a challenging climb with 1600 ft of gain in the first half. Enjoy a party at the top of 10-mile house at aid station #1 and enjoy and all downhill second half of the race!

4-mile endurance race will start at 8:00am. Runners will run a 4-mile loop. If you complete the loop in under 60 mins you will go back in the shoot for loop #2. At the top of each hour a new round will start. This will continue for 8 hours or until there is one person standing. If there is more than one person going into the final hour the run will become a foot race to the finish! If you complete all 8 loops, you will have run approximately 32 miles (50k)! Do you have what it takes? Do one loop, 3 loops or all 8! It’s sure to be a good time for the runners and the spectators!
 

By supporting this race, you will be supporting the Explorers, a Butte County Jr. Fire Fighter Program here in Chico, CA. The Butte County Fire Explorers is a paramilitary program for young adults interested in becoming a member of the fire service. The cadets train on fires, medical calls, and everything else related to the fire service. More importantly they are trained and mentored to become a leader of high character in their community.   

For More information on this race or to register, visit the link below. 

 November 5th, 2023 | Lower Bidwell Park

Keeping with the Chico tradition we will be hosting a 5k and 10k race starting on South Park Drive and finishing near the Sycamore Field. The price of this race includes your race shirt from Upper Park Clothing, a race bib for you to wear during your run and a post-race snack bag of goodies for after your run! 

This race, along with the Bidwell classic, are fundraisers for our local high school's cross-country teams and band programs! Additional donations can be accepted in the registration page! 

First race will start at 8:00am. Come out and support this fast and fun race! First place for each race (Male and Female) will win a pair of Brooks Running Shoes from Fleet Feet Chico! Brooks sponsored items will also be awarded to our age group winners in each race.

For more information or to register, visit the link below.