Chico Striders

08/31/2026

Cross Country starts in JUST 2 WEEKS! 🎉

Ready to run, make new friends, get stronger, and have some FUN? 🙌

The Chico Striders Fall Cross Country Program is built for 3rd–5th graders and 6th- 8th grade — whether you’re brand new to running or already love to run!

Build confidence
Make new friends
Get faster & stronger
Have FUN!

Don’t wait — Register today https://www.chicostriders.com/programs

08/23/2026

The 2026 Beat the Coach Mile is in the books. Juan Lugo, Patrick Madson, Julie Plummer and Julia Baldwin took home the infamous Beat the Coach Mile “Hammer”—a trophy that represents putting in the work all summer and being ready to HAMMER the Cross Country season!

But the best part? This race is about more than beating a coach. It’s about watching our Striders grow, stick with the sport, and eventually become faster than the coaches who have been chasing them around all these years.

We get older. They get faster. And we LOVE being beaten! ❤️

Read the full story, see the results, and get the latest Strider news in this week’s newsletter:

And for the first time, a middle school athlete beat me. Congratulations to Patrick Madson, who ran 5:52 and beat me by three seconds!

08/23/2026

Results are up on our website and athletic.net! https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/275522/info

08/22/2026

08/18/2026

Our Butte College XC runners are fundraising for their upcoming cross country season. Let’s show some love. Join me & other Roadrunner supporters. Make a gift at the Butte College Cross Country fundraiser page!

Visit the Butte College Cross Country fundraiser page and make a gift.

08/15/2026

Saturday Adventure Runs are so good for the mind and body! Teaching these kids how to get and explore what’s in our backyard

08/14/2026

Strider Cross Country Registration is OPEN! 🎉

Our Elementary School Cross Country season kicks off September 14, and we’re ready for a season filled with trails, adventures, races, friendships, and FUN!

Elementary School Aged Practices:
📅 Mondays | 6:00–7:00 PM
📅 Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 PM

This season, we’ll be hitting up Chico’s many parks and trails as our Striders build confidence, grow as runners, and discover the fun of Cross Country.

Coaches: Isabel, Will & Lizbeth

Sponsorships are available! We never want cost to be a barrier to participation.

Come hit the trails with us! 🌲🏃‍♂️💨

08/12/2026

Here is what happens when the kids take your phone for music

08/05/2026

Summer running > summer scrolling.
Thanks to our alumni/ high school coaches for joining us and to the families who keep this community rolling. See you next week! 💙