Welcome to the first Red, White & Blue Race! This event benefits Code 3 Mind Health, Inc. We are a local non-profit that provides mental health wellness checks for first responders.
This course is along the scenic coastal trail in Fort Bragg California. The event begins at the south coastal trail (Noyo Headlands Park) and continues north with the 5k turnaround being near the compass rose. If you participate in the 10k run, you will continue north past historic Glass Beach, and across the Pudding Creek Trestle onto the historic Mackerricher Haul Road with the turn around being near the "silver gate" entrance. For the half-marathon participants, the course continues along the Haul Road, through Mackerricher State Park and turning around just before the entrance to Ten Mile State Preserve. This course is ocean front, with epic views every step of the way! For those of you that have participated in races in this area before, it will look very much like the Whale Run course!
All runners will get a tee shirt - choice of long sleeve or short sleeve
End of race will have fruit/water and coffee.
Coffee will be available for entire event.
Finisher medals will be given to all who complete the 1/2 marathon
Medals for 1, 2, and 3 place for all age categories (copy age categories from Whale Run)
Award baskets for 1st male and female finisher in each race (1/2, 10k, 5K), filled with local goodies!
All kiddie competitors get a finisher price, but awards will be given to the first three to finish.
Join us for a 4th of July celebration, the Run Like a Hero 5k presented by Chico Striders and Chico Running Club. Race proceeds benefit Chico Striders Run Strong Scholarship 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: Saturday July 4th, 2026 @ 7:30am
Registration: Will be available until 11:30pm on July 3rd. No race day registration is available.
Location: Sycamore Field, Bidwell Park - (Google Map)
Parking: At Vallombrosa Way, CARD HQ parking lot on Vallombrosa Ave or Woodland Ave
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.
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.
One mile route down historic Chester Main Street!
The Almanor Recreation and Park District’s 45th annual Chester 4th of July Fun Run will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The one mile run/walk will start on the Collins Pine lawn located at 500 Main Street and proceed down Chester’s historic Main Street to the finish at the Bidwell House located at 1 Main Street.
Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt (first 400 registrants) and enjoy refreshments at the finish line. After the event, there will be a 4th of July Craft Fair at Chester Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a 4th of July Parade starting at 11 a.m. on Main Street. The Craft Fair is sponsored by the Chester Elks and the Parade is sponsored by the Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce.
The one mile route down Main Street is open to participants of all ages and abilities, and adds to the excitement of the 4th of July celebration in town. The Fun Run is ARPD's largest fundraising event and all proceeds benefit District programs and events, as well as capital improvement projects, with an emphasis on recreation, parks and trails.
This year’s platinum event sponsors include Chase International Lake Almanor Brokers, Chester Car Wash, Collins Companies, Howard Construction, Knotty Pine Resort, Plumas Bank, Slusher Plumbing and Seneca Healthcare District.
Gold sponsors are Ayoob’s Intermountain Hardware, Buffalo Chips Pizza, Holiday Market and Lake Almanor Ace Hardware.
Silver sponsor is Kehr-O’Brien Coldwell Banker Real Estate.
Bronze sponsors are Berkshire Hathaway Lake Almanor Real Estate, Cal-Sierra Title, Gather Home, Timber House and the Bidwell House B&B. Thanks to all our sponsors for their contributions!
Please join us this year for a great time and be sure to wear your favorite costume or sport your 4th of July colors and bling. Spectators are also welcome. Thanks for your support!