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Run Like a Hero: of July 5k
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Run Like a Hero: of July 5k

Chico, California, United States View on map
Jul 04, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
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About this race

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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Running

5k Run/Walk

Jul 04, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$30.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chico, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 19.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 34.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 19.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 34.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
17.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
31.6%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 4, 2026 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 4, 2026 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 53m

The sun rises at 5:44 AM and sets at 8:38 PM local time (PDT) in Chico on July 4, 2026 — 14h 53m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Chico events

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