Colby Mountain Trailfest

About the Event

Welcome to Colby Mountain Trailfest

A grassroots trail running celebration put together by Butte county Sheriff’s Search & Rescue team, Chico Velo, and Bidwell Run club. We are bringing together runners, trail advocates, and community members to experience and support the incredible Colby Mountain Trail System.

This event was created with a simple mission: give back to the trails that bring our community together. Every mile run helps support the ongoing development, maintenance, and stewardship of the Colby Mountain trails. Proceeds from the race directly benefit the trail work of Chico Velo Trailworks, helping ensure these trails remain safe, sustainable, and accessible for runners, hikers, and cyclists for years to come.

Colby Mountain Trailfest blends endurance sport with environmental stewardship, creating an event where participants are not only racing through beautiful terrain but also investing in the future of the trails themselves. By participating, you become part of a growing movement focused on community, sustainability, and responsible trail use.

Join us for the inaugural Colby Mountain Trailfest — a new trail running tradition in the making.

Saturday September 5th, 2026 at 8:00am, in Butte Meadows, California

Save by Signing up now early bird pricing until August 1st, 2026.

We have multiple distances ranging from 5k, 12k, and 24k.

Race Swag: Each registered runner gets a T-shirt, Medal, and a Hydrapak re-usable cup

Awards: Top 3 men & women, Top 3 for age group.

Lodging in the area is very limited, so make sure to make plans ahead of time. The cabins sleep multiple people, so consider bringing your friends and sharing a space!

The nearest hotels are in Chico, about 45 mins away by car.

Lodging Options - Subject to Change
Butte Meadows Mercantile: (530)873-5016

Cabins
10 Full RV Hookups

Bambi Inn: (530)873-4125

Cabins
RV Hookups

Camping Options -
Butte Meadows Campground - 13 sites
$12/night, first-come first-serve

Cherry Hill Campground - 26 sites
$14/night, first-come first-serve

If you have any questions please email us, or visit our website linked above (bidwellrunclub.com)

Thank you!

Races Offered

12k

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 7.5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$50.00

24k

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 15 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$70.00

5k

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:10

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Butte Meadows.

thermostat Temperature

11.4° / 22.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.4° / 19.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 13m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

47.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:47

nightlight Sunset

19:13

About Butte Meadows

Learn more about the host city, Butte Meadows.

Butte Meadows is a census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States, five miles off State Route 32 on Humboldt Road. The area is about 45 minutes or 33 miles (53 km) east of Chico on SR32. Its elevation is listed at 4,340 feet (1,323 m) above sea level: certain to get snow in winter of any year. The area code is Area code 530. The area is just over one mile (1.6 km) from the Tehama County line. The post office that served Butte Meadows moved back and forth across the county line several times from 1878 to 1888. Butte Meadows' population was 74 at the 2020 census.