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Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 AM PDT

Location
Chico, CA
Sycamore Field, South Park Drive, 95928
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

A festive 4th of July 5K in Chico where you can run like a hero, celebrate Independence Day, and support a scholarship for student athletes.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

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  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Celebrate the 4th of July with the Run Like a Hero 5K in Chico, CA. This festive event invites you to embrace the spirit of Independence Day by dressing as your favorite hero or in patriotic attire. Beyond the fun, your participation supports a meaningful cause, with race proceeds benefiting the Chico Striders Run Strong Scholarship for graduating high school senior athletes. It's a wonderful opportunity to run, connect with the community, and contribute to local youth.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K dressed in your favorite hero or patriotic costume.
  • Enjoy drinks and snacks provided after you cross the finish line.
  • Support graduating high school senior athletes through scholarship proceeds.

Standout details

  • Benefits Run Strong Scholarship
  • Hero or Independence Day costume theme
  • Post-race refreshments
  • Chico Striders/CRC member discount

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From the organizer

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.

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