Free New Year's Day 5k by Chico Running Club
Free New Year's Day 5k by Chico Running Club is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Chico, CA.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (126 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a Chico Running Club tradition our New Year’s Day 5k!
When: January 1, 2026 at 9:00am (Rain or shine)
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
Cost: Free! A suggested donation of $5 will help us cover the cost of post race refreshments 😊
Details: 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! It’s a Chico tradition! This is a free event, race bibs will not be assigned.
Food: We’ll have free refreshments- coffee, hot chocolate, donuts post race and CRC gear for purchase.
Prizes: will be given to the top finishers.
Donations: The race is free and everyone is welcome! Donations to CRC are much appreciated! Help us celebrate our 50th year!
You can donate via RunSignUp or on our website Donations Page
For More: Visit the Chico Running Club Website
Questions? Email us at chicorcmembership@gmail.com
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
36°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chico Univ Farm, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chico, CA
Population
102,032
as of 2023
City Elevation
192 ft
Nearest Airport
RDD
Redding Municipal Airport · 57 mi
Major Hub
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 75 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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126
Days to train
- Race
- Free New Year's Day 5k by Chico Running Club
- Date
- January 1, 2027
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Free New Year's Day 5k by Chico Running Club
Jan 1, 2027