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

Join us, in person, on November 1st, 2026 for the 52nd Annual Almond Bowl in the beautiful Lower Bidwell Park! Keeping with the Chico tradition we will be hosting a 5k and 10k race starting on South Park Drive and finishing near the Sycamore Field. The price of this race includes your race shirt from Upper Park Clothing, a race bib for you to wear during your run and plenty of post-race snacks for after your run! This race, along with the Bidwell classic, are fundraisers for our local high school's cross-country teams and band programs! Additional donations can be accepted in the registration page! RACE START TIMES 5k: 8:00am 10k: 8:10am REGISTRATION Registration for this year's Almond Bowl will be available online. In person registration will be available during packet pick up only. Race Fee Schedule Dec 11th - March 31st - (online) 10k $50.00 5k $40.00 April. 1st - August. 31st - (online) 10k $55.00 5k $45.00 September 1st - Oct. 30th 10k $60.00 (online @ 9am) 5k $50.00 In person Registration at Packet Pickup 10k $60.00 5k $50.00 In person registration will be available at Fleet Feet Chico during packet pickup ONLY. (October 30th and 31st, 2026) Packet pickup will be from 10:00am - 2:00pm Friday and 9:00am - 2:00pm on Saturday. Registration Information Online registration closes October 30th at 9:00 a.m. Registration will be available in person on October 30th and 31st at Fleet Feet Chico from 10am-2pm on Friday and 9am-2pm on Saturday. You need to Register by Friday October 9th to guarantee yourself race shirt. If you register between October 9th - November 1st your shirt will NOT be guaranteed. Limited number of extra shirts will be available first come first serve at packet pickup. All left over shirts/unclaimed shirts will be available for pickup or for sale (non-registered runners) AFTER the race on November 1st. Shirts will be first come first serve starting at 9:00am. OFFICAL COURSE CERTIFICATION AND MAPS 5K and 10K: Flat, fast loop through beau