H.O.T. Half Half Marathon...

• Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles
• 6.55 Miles Run:- 6.55 Miles Run

The HOT Half is a challenging event covering some beautiful, but rugged terrain. Choose your distance! Run either 6.55 miles or 13.1 miles of Bidwell Park’s beautiful natural trails, including the Upper and Lower Yahi Trail. Both will challenge you and keep you on your toes! Chico Running Club recommends trail shoes at this event. The courses are single track with plenty of rocks and roots.

Fall in for a challenging trail run in historic Bidwell Park, one of the most diverse and pristine parks in America. This 3,618 acre preserve encompasses both sides of Big Chico Creek Canyon.

Run starts at Hooker Oak Recreation Area (take Vallombrosa Avenue, turn left on Manzanita; Hooker Oak is on the right.)

Trails include: Middle Trail, one of the more rugged trails in the park and the popular Yahi Trail which runs next to the creek and is strictly for foot traffic.

Areas of Interest: Bear Hole, Salmon Hole, and Brown’s Hole, popular local swimming holes rimmed with volcanic boulders, and Horseshoe Lake, a fun place for kids to fish all year around.

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Race Information

Half Marathon starts at 8:00 a.m.
1/4 Marathon starts at 8:15 a.m.
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Runs start and finish at the Hooker Oak Recreation Area (take Vallombrosa Avenue, turn left on Manzanita; Hooker Oak is on the right.). Terrain includes single track dirt & rock trails as well as gravel & rocky roads. 
Trail shoes are highly recommended.

The course and timing will close at 3 hours, so runners will not have any support nor will they receive an official time after 3 hours.