What distances are available for this event?

• →5K run/walk
• →10K run/walk
• →Half marathon

What are the start times for each distance?

• →5K: 8:00 AM PST
• →10K and Half Marathon: 8:10 AM PST

What is the registration fee for each distance?

• →5K Run/Walk: $59.30 (includes $4.30 fee)
• →10K Run/Walk: $69.90 (includes $4.90 fee)
• →Half Marathon: $101.70 (includes $6.70 fee)

When does registration close for the event?

Registration closes on March 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST. No race-day registration is available.

What is included in the race registration?

• →Race shirt (unisex cotton shirt by Arroyo Printing)
• →Finisher medal for half marathon completers
• →Access to aid stations and restrooms
• →Chip-timed results
• →Awards and prizes for top finishers and age groups

What are the race shirt size policies?

• →Size guarantee is offered for those who register on or before February 6, 2026.
• →Post-deadline registrations receive shirts based on first-come, first-served availability at packet pickup.

What awards and prizes are offered?

• →Cash purse for top overall male and female in each distance
• →Age group awards: Top 3 males/females per category (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
• →Finisher medals for all half marathon completers

When are the award ceremonies held?

• →5K: 8:45 AM
• →10K: 9:15 AM
• →Half Marathon: 10:00 AM

What are the course rules for the event?

• →No dogs on course during race
• →Strollers permitted (runners exercise caution)
• →Headphones: one ear only to maintain situational awareness
• →Race bib must be worn visibly on the front
• →Be courteous to other park users; this is a public space

What aid stations are available during the event?

• →2 aid stations for 5K
• →3 aid stations for 10K
• →6 aid stations for Half Marathon
• →Aid stations located at Cedar Grove, Peterson Drive Gate, and One Mile Parking Lot (Vallombrosa side) offering water, electrolytes, and nutrition gels

What restrooms are available during the event?

• →Restrooms at start/finish, One Mile Recreation Area (pool sides), Cedar Grove Park, and Peterson Dr. entrance

What is the course terrain for each distance?

• →5K & 10K: Road (flat, paved, traffic-free)
• →Half Marathon: Mixed-terrain (primarily paved with ~1/4 mile single-track trail sections per loop)

Is there a pre-race shakeout run?

Yes, a pre-race shakeout run is scheduled for Friday, March 6, at 6:00 PM at Fleet Feet Chico, 241 Main St. The event includes a 3-6 mile run/walk with refreshments.

What is the purpose of the event?

A substantial portion of entry fees supports local high school cross country programs. Optional donations are accepted during registration.

What is the race timing system?

The event uses chip-timed results with a gun start. Overall placings are determined by gun time (first to cross the line). Timing is handled by Bizz Johnson Racing.