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Our 2008 Bidwell Classic has come and gone but stay tuned for our 33nd edition scheduled for next March 7, 2009. Thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers, participants, and everybody who came out to cheer on the runners and walkers. | |
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32ND ANNUAL BIDWELL CLASSIC |
BENEFITS STUDENT ATHLETESA substantial portion of the race entry fees go to the local cross country programs at Chico High School and Pleasant Valley High School. When you participate in the Bidwell Classic, you are supporting local student athletes. REGISTRATIONOr you can register via this downloadable, printable entry form. For registration by mail, send your entry form to
Chico Running Club Please do not mail your entry form after February 19. Bring entry forms directly to Fleet Feet. There is no race day registration. The last day to register is Friday, February 29 at Chico Fleet Feet, from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. START TIMES
5K run and fun walk: 8:30 a.m. Half marathon starting wave is determined by your estimated finish time. ENTRY FEES
Pre-registered by February 23 (includes entries
postmarked on or by the 23rd):
After February 23: Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
*CRC members must be active for the 2007 - 08 season to receive the CRC discount. If you need to start or renew a CRC membership, please fill out and send in this form. For special school group rates contact race director Susan Plummer. Every entrant will receive a shirt. No more missing out on a shirt should you enter after the pre-register date. See below for details. COURSE CERTIFICATION AND MAPSThe half marathon course is USATF certified (CA04047RS). The course is flat, paved, and free of traffic. All events start and finish at One Mile Recreation Area in Lower Bidwell Park. The half marathon course is map is here. And here's the 5K map. PACKET PICKUP
Avoid race day crowds by visiting Fleet Feet on Friday,
February 29 from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. February 29 packet pickup is also the last opportunity to register for the race.
Or wait until race day, March 1, at Bidwell Park.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
To the course:
Here's a map.
To Fleet Feet packet pickup:
Here's a map. SWEAT CHECKThe sweat check dropoff is located near the start line. Place all extra layers in the race goody bag, write your race number on the bag, and turn it in at the dropoff. We transfer your goody bag to a pickup area near the finish line. After you're done present your race number to claim your bag. Do not leave valuables at the sweat check. The Chico Running Club and the Bidwell Classic are not responsible for any lost items. TIMINGChampionChip timing services provided by Capital Road Race Management. Participants who do not return chips on race day are responsibile for a $50 charge. Other timing information:
RELAY EXCHANGEThe relay exchange area is situated on South Park Drive near the start line. The exchange area is close to the halfway point on the half marathon course, with each runner doing one loop of approximately 6.5 miles. AID STATIONS AND RESTROOMSWater and Recharge--The All Natural Sports Drink--are available at 5 aid stations along the half marathon course and at 1 aid station on the 5K course. Gu energy gel will also be at one of the aid stations on the half marathon course. Porta-potties are located near the start line, and the park restrooms are also open on the day of the race. In addition to the park facilities near the swimming hole, more park restrooms are located to the right of road roughly 1.5 miles into the course loop. KIDS UNDER 13 RUNFor runners 12 and under we have a free, quick run on the baseball field near Caper Acres field at 11:00 a.m. We'll finish up with plenty of time to spare for the half marathon awards at 11:30. All kids will receive a participant ribbon. RULES
T-SHIRTSEvery adult participant gets a nice technical t-shirt, every child small enough to still wear youth sizes gets a nice non-technical t-shirt. No more missing out on a shirt if you sign up after the pre-registration date. However, our initial order of shirts may run out prior to the race. We will make every effort to forecast correct amounts by delaying that order until the last possible moment, but we may still run out of shirts during packet pickup. If that happens, we will place a second post-race order. After we receive the order, local participants can pick up their shirt at Fleet Feet. We can send your shirt to you if you are from out of town. AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS5K ceremony takes place at approximately 9:30 a.m., and the half marathon ceremony at approximately 11:30 a.m. In addition to age group awards, cash awards are available to select overall event placers. Details on the size, shape, and distribution of prizes to come. There is no "double-dipping." If you place overall for an event, you do not place in your age bracket. PRIZE DRAWINGSIn addition to awards for top age group and overall placers, every entrant has a chance to win prizes. We will randomly distribute "claim ticket" envelopes in several race packets. If you receive a ticket, you can bring it to a special prize booth on the day of the race to pick up your prize. The prize list so far:
HOLIDAY INN SPECIAL RATEThe Chico Holiday Inn is offering runners a special rate of $88 per night (single or double occupancy, plus tax) for the nights of Friday, February 29, and Saturday, March 1. Confirm reservations by calling the hotel directly at (530) 345-2491 and ask for the Bidwell Classic rate. Rooms must be booked by February 16 to ensure availability. NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Email:
runner@saber.net COURSE PHOTOGRAPHERMark Thau Photography will have several cameras out on the course to take pictures of all the action. Mark Thau Photography will email you as soon as pictures are available for ordering. | |
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-The Bidwell Classsic is brought to you by our Gold Sponsors- | |
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-by our Silver Sponsors- | |
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