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January 22nd, 2026 Newsletter

Fleet Feet Chico Newsletter
January 22nd, 2026


 
 

Fleet Feet Chicos
2026 Race Series Challenge
 

 Who doesn’t love a challenge?

 

This challenge is based on the four races that are owned by Fleet Feet Chico.

How to play:

Do and complete a race form each races event

a. Bidwell Classic on March 7th, 2026 (5k, 10k, Half Marathon) 

Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon March 7th, 2026

b. Fall Trail Classic on October 18th, 2026 (Endurance Challenge 50k, Half Marathon)

    Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail October 18th, 2026

c. Almond Bowl on November 1st, 2026 (5k, 10k)

  Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026

 

Of the races you must do a minimum combination of a  5k, 10k and Half Marathon or greater.

All race times will be verified, age graded and uploaded by the race director the week after each race.
 

Learn more:

• All who complete the challenge will receive a limited-edition custom zipper hoodie from Upper Park Clothing ($50.00 value)

• Cost to participate $30.00 per runner.

• Must be registered by March 6th, 2026, to qualify for this year’s challenge

• Winnings from completing the Challenge and winners of the age grading will available and announced at Christmas Preview (November 22nd) at Fleet Feet Chico.

• Top 3 age graded finishers (Male and Female) will be awarded with Fleet Feet Gift Cards 1st - $150 2nd - $100 3rd - $50

• Have Fun!
Register Here
 
Pub Runs are Back!

Join us for our Annual
Pub Run Series! 

These free community runs are a great way to demo some shoes from a variety of brands. Go for an easy run with good company and enjoy a cold beer at the end!

We will kick off our first Pub Run on Feb 5th with a run with Altra and wrap up in October with Brooks!

Come to all 7 of the 8 pub runs and you will receive some fun swag at the last run! Below is the list of runs and locations. Mark your calendar, bring a friend, and get ready for a good time! 
 

February 5th with Altra at Bellas

March 26, with Saloman, at Fleet Feet with Ramble West

April 9th with Asics at Lost Dutchman

May 21st with Saucony, Location TBA

July 9th with HOKA at the Bear

August 13th with On Running, Location TBA

September 10th at Ramble West

October 8th with Brooks, at the Commons

 

All runs will start at 6:00pm at the locations stated above. 
 
New Demo Series 

Shoe Demos on the Trails!
 

If you love trail running or new to trail running and want to try out the new versions of some of the most popular trail shoes. This new trail demo series may be for you! 

Like our pub runs, we will have our shoe vendors out to educate us on the latest models. We then will take the shoes out for a fun trail run in our beautiful parks! 

At each event you will enjoy some hot coffee, some yummy small eats and all the good vibes. Your job is to try new shoes, run and provide us feedback!

All runs will be held on Sundays, and some will even be filled with some friendly competition. 
 

Mark your calendar for the following dates: (all runs start at 8:00am)


February 15th with Salomon- "Minutes over Miles" 

Come with your running crew! This demo of the Ultra Glide 4 will come with some friendly competition! Bigger the run crew, the greater scoring capability! We will also have demos of hydration packs and handhelds! (ADVskin)

May 24th with Saucony - Demoing the Peregrine 16

July 26th with Altra

August 23rd with Topo + Features - Demoing the new UV5

September 27th with HOKA -  Demoing the Speedgoat and the Challenger

October 17th with Salomon (Fall Classic Shake-Out) Demoing the new Genesis 2 and ADVskin

 

For more information email shawna@fleetfeetchico.com
 
Cafe Runs

Monthly Cafe Runs with
Bidwell Perk

 

Join Fleet Feet Chico for our monthly fun runs with Bidwell Perk! 

Sundays are a great day for a recovery run, and what is a nice recovery run without a warm cup of coffee at the end!?!

Fleet Feet Chico has partnered with Bidwell Perk to offer a Free Fun Run on the second Sunday of EVERY MONTH! 

Come to Bidwell Perk at 8:00am to meet up with the morning run crew, head out on a beautiful morning run and finish at Bidwell Perk for a complimentary cup of fresh brewed coffee! (First Cup complementary)

  • Mark your calendar for the remaining dates for 2026:

    • January 11th
    • February 8th with ON Running
    • March 8th with Topo + Features
    • April 12th with Asics
    • May 10th with Brooks
    • June 14th with Hoka
    • July 12th with Altra
    • August 9th with Salomon
    • September 13th
    • October 11th
    • November 8th with On Running
    • December 13th

For more information about this or any other event please contact shawna@fleetfeetchico.com

 
 
Price Increase at Midnight
2026 Races are Open for Registration

A year of great local racing is open for registration
and early bird pricing closes tonight at 11:59pm! 

Get your registered for your Chico favorites today and save some $$$
Registration for our 2026 Race Series will be open in January! 

For more information on each race or to register visit our website at the link below
 
Information / Registration
 
For all questions or additional information, please contact shawna@fleetfeetchico.com

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