Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Chico, California
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate the 4th of July in style at the Run Like a Hero 5k on Friday, July 4th, 2025! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Bidwell Park in Chico, Butte, this exciting event invites participants to don their favorite superhero costumes or festive Independence Day attire. The race kicks off at 8 AM, and with a new course featuring a scenic loop at Cedar Grove, it promises to be a thrilling experience for runners of all ages.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chico Striders Run Strong Scholarship, awarded to graduating high school senior athletes, making your participation even more meaningful. Registration remains open until race day, but early registration is encouraged to secure your spot and potentially snag one of the first 60 custom race hero capes! After crossing the finish line at Sycamore Field, enjoy complimentary refreshments and stay to cheer on fellow participants. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Run Like a Hero 5k is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day with community spirit and a sense of fun!
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chico Striders Run Strong Scholarship, awarded to graduating high school senior athletes, making your participation even more meaningful. Registration remains open until race day, but early registration is encouraged to secure your spot and potentially snag one of the first 60 custom race hero capes! After crossing the finish line at Sycamore Field, enjoy complimentary refreshments and stay to cheer on fellow participants. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Run Like a Hero 5k is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day with community spirit and a sense of fun!
Organiser's Description
Join us for a 4th of July celebration, the Run Like a Hero 5k presented by Chico Striders [https://www.chicostriders.com/] and Chico Running Club [https://chicorunningclub.org/]. Race proceeds benefit Chico Striders Run Strong Scholarship [https://www.chicostriders.com/about-1] presented to graduating high school senior athletes. Our theme this year is Run Like a Hero- wear your favorite hero costume or best Independence Day attire!
DATE: Friday July 4th, 2025 @ 8am
REGISTRATION: Will be available until race day until the cutoff at 7:30. Please register early if you can!
LOCATION: Sycamore Field, Bidwell Park - (Google Map [https://g.co/kgs/7aLnmMG])
PARKING: At Vallombrosa Way, CARD HQ parking lot on Vallombrosa Ave or Woodland Ave
COURSE: _WE HAVE A NEW COURSE FOR THE 4TH OF JULY 5K_. Due to the repaving work on Petersen Memorial Way the new course will feature a loop at Cedar Grove and finish back at Sycamore field. A water station and course monitors will be set-up at the turn for the Cedar Grove loop.
Start Line: South Park Drive near Sycamore Field
1st Leg: Up South Park Drive to Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove Loop: 1/3 of a mile on dirt through Cedar Grove
2nd Leg: Back down South Park Drive, splitting off after the underpass at the pathway to the North of Caper Acres
Finish: Back at Sycamore field (Course Map [https://chicorunningclub.org/2025/06/25/new-4th-of-july-5k-course/])
BIBS AND TIMING: Bibs will be given to all race entrants. Packet pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Thursday July 3rd between 11am-1pm. Bib pick-up can also be done the day of the race at Sycamore Field, starting at 7:00am. Timing will be performed by Chico Running Club.
GIVEAWAYS: The first 60 registrants will select a giveaway will receive a custom race hero cape, so you can run like a hero! The first 75 finishers who would like one can choose a custom painted finisher medal from Chico Striders.
DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION: Chico Striders and Chico Running Club Members receive $10 off race registration, select the Striders/CRC option Team option. For non members please select No Team. Please do not register for the discounted race fee if you are not a running club member.
REFRESHMENTS: Drinks and snacks will be provided after the race. Please stay after completing the race to cheer on other participants as they cross the finish.
VOLUNTEERS: Not ready to participate? Volunteers are needed and welcome for this race. Please click on the volunteer tab in the RunSignUp menu to sign up.
RACE INSURANCE: Is provided by a RunSignUp partner. Chico Running Club does not provide or administer race insurance should participants elect to purchase it.
DATE: Friday July 4th, 2025 @ 8am
REGISTRATION: Will be available until race day until the cutoff at 7:30. Please register early if you can!
LOCATION: Sycamore Field, Bidwell Park - (Google Map [https://g.co/kgs/7aLnmMG])
PARKING: At Vallombrosa Way, CARD HQ parking lot on Vallombrosa Ave or Woodland Ave
COURSE: _WE HAVE A NEW COURSE FOR THE 4TH OF JULY 5K_. Due to the repaving work on Petersen Memorial Way the new course will feature a loop at Cedar Grove and finish back at Sycamore field. A water station and course monitors will be set-up at the turn for the Cedar Grove loop.
Start Line: South Park Drive near Sycamore Field
1st Leg: Up South Park Drive to Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove Loop: 1/3 of a mile on dirt through Cedar Grove
2nd Leg: Back down South Park Drive, splitting off after the underpass at the pathway to the North of Caper Acres
Finish: Back at Sycamore field (Course Map [https://chicorunningclub.org/2025/06/25/new-4th-of-july-5k-course/])
BIBS AND TIMING: Bibs will be given to all race entrants. Packet pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Thursday July 3rd between 11am-1pm. Bib pick-up can also be done the day of the race at Sycamore Field, starting at 7:00am. Timing will be performed by Chico Running Club.
GIVEAWAYS: The first 60 registrants will select a giveaway will receive a custom race hero cape, so you can run like a hero! The first 75 finishers who would like one can choose a custom painted finisher medal from Chico Striders.
DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION: Chico Striders and Chico Running Club Members receive $10 off race registration, select the Striders/CRC option Team option. For non members please select No Team. Please do not register for the discounted race fee if you are not a running club member.
REFRESHMENTS: Drinks and snacks will be provided after the race. Please stay after completing the race to cheer on other participants as they cross the finish.
VOLUNTEERS: Not ready to participate? Volunteers are needed and welcome for this race. Please click on the volunteer tab in the RunSignUp menu to sign up.
RACE INSURANCE: Is provided by a RunSignUp partner. Chico Running Club does not provide or administer race insurance should participants elect to purchase it.
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