The Cedar Grove Scamper – Presented by Chico Running Club 2026 — Chico, CA

Date
May 17, 2026
Location
Chico, CA
Venue
Cedar Grove Picnic Area
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00
Events
4 Miler: Open Divison (All Ages), 4 Miler: Master's Division (Age 40+)
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Cedar Grove Scamper is a 4-mile running race hosted by Chico Running Club on May 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM at Cedar Grove Picnic Area in Chico, California. Entry is $30. This event offers a mid-distance option for runners looking for a sub-5K alternative or a shorter weekend race option. The morning start time allows you to complete your effort early and spend the rest of your day exploring Chico or recovering. If you're traveling to the area for this race, you'll want accommodations within reasonable driving distance of Cedar Grove Picnic Area to make an early morning arrival straightforward.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for Chico Running Club's Spring 4 Miler, the Cedar Grove Scamper. For our second year the race will again feature an Open Division (all ages) and a Master's Division (age 40+). Race proceeds benefit Chico Running Club, celebrating 50 years running! 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: NEW TIME! Sunday May 17, 2026 @ 8am Location: Cedar Grove Picnic Area in Bidwell Park, Chico - Google Map 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Cedar Grove Scamper – Presented by Chico Running Club 2026 — Chico, CA?

The Cedar Grove Scamper – Presented by Chico Running Club 2026 — Chico, CA takes place on May 17, 2026. The race is held in Chico, California.

Where is The Cedar Grove Scamper – Presented by Chico Running Club 2026 — Chico, CA held?

The Cedar Grove Scamper – Presented by Chico Running Club 2026 — Chico, CA is held at Cedar Grove Picnic Area in Chico, California.

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