Join us for Chico Running Club's Spring 4 Miler, the Cedar Grove Scamper. This year's four mile race brings a twist on some of our past events with an Open Division (all ages) and a Master's Division (age 40+). Race proceeds benefit Chico Running Club, celebrating our 50th year in 2025. Our programs include our scholarship fund and our non-profit mission to support running events and local runners in Chico and the North State.

DATE: Saturday May 17, 2025 @ 8am
LOCATION: Cedar Grove Picnic Area in Bidwell Park, Chico - Google Map [https://g.co/kgs/gnZ3P95]
PARKING: At the Cedar Grove dirt lot, or overflow on East 8th Street

Course: A beautiful 4 mile loop through lower Bidwell park, the course starts and ends at Cedar Grove picnic area. Surfaces are pavement and dirt trail.
The course begins at South Park Drive and quickly crosses the Forest Avenue bridge to the North side of Big Chico Creek. From there it runs up Peterson Memorial drive then doubles back on the Vallombrosa dirt trail. It proceeds until turning back on South Park Drive after the Highway 99 over-crossing to return to Cedar Grove. Course Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3324553081420701476]

Divisions: There are two race divisions- enter either the Open Division (all ages) or the Master's Division (ages 40+). Prizes will be given to the top finishers in each division.

BIBS AND TIMING: Bibs will be given to all race entrants. Packet pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Friday May 16th from 1:30-4:30. Bib pick-up can also be done the day of the race at Cedar Grove, starting at 7:30. Timing will be performed by Chico Running Club.

AID STATIONS: No aid stations on the course will be available for the race. Please carry any water or food needed during the race. Water and snacks are available at the start and finish, park bathrooms are available at Cedar Grove.

Give Aways: The deadline for shirt orders has passed. All those who registered before Sunday April 27th and selected the shirt option ($15 additional) will receive a shirt at check-in.

Discounted Registration: To celebrate our 50th anniversary Chico Running Club Members receive 50% off race registration. You can join the club at our website [https://chicorunningclub.org/club-membership/]. _Please don't select member registration unless you are signed up as a 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.

SPONSORS: Would you like to sponsor this event? We have T-Shirt, Refreshment, and Event Sponsor tiers.

_RACE INSURANCE: Is provided by a RunSignUp partner. Chico Running Club does not provide or administer race insurance should participants elect to purchase it. _