Event Info
Welcome to the Fair Oaks Chicken Run!
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Event starts and finishes in Fair Oaks Village. Due to ongoing construction at Village Park, details on the start/finish location will be made available in early spring.
Event Location
Saturday Packet Pickup
May 4, 2024 – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Wild Runners Fair Oaks, 10149 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
7:00 am - Race Day Registration & Pickup
8:00 am - Chicken Chase Kids’ Races
8:30 am - Chicken Run & Rooster Ramble
Race Day Schedule
All participants receive:
High quality tri-blend event shirt (crew & V neck styles)
Commemorative finisher medal
Free race photos, courtesy of Five Star Bank
Chicken Run sticker (at Saturday Packet Pickup only)
Root beer float
Post-race snacks
Swag & Event Features
The San Juan Education Foundation harnesses the combined power of philanthropy and partnership to propel student achievement and enrich the lives of educators in support of their vision of a San Juan Unified School District where funding is not a barrier to equitable opportunity and access.
Beneficiary
The 5-mile Chicken Run route meanders through the beautiful Old Fair Oaks residential neighborhood with a keyhole loop to Sailor Bar. The course is equal parts paved roads and dirt trail. The non-competitive 2-mile Rooster Ramble run/walk stays on paved streets. If participating with a stroller, please opt for the 2-mile Rooster Ramble.
Course
Awards ceremony to follow event at 9:45 a.m. for the 5-Mile Chicken Run. Prizes for overall male and female winners, masters (age 40 & over) male and female winners, and top three finishers in each age division. All kids in the 1/4 and 1/2 mile races receive medals.
Age Groups (5-Mile Run):
12 & Under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Hill Challenge Awards (5-Mile Run):
Top male and female open runner (under 40)
Top male and female masters runner (40-over)
The 2-mile Rooster Ramble is timed, but no awards are given.
5 Mile Awards & Age Divisions
Race to the top of the hill! Hernia Hill, the second of our four infamous inclines on the 5-mile course is your challenge. We'll record your chip time from the bottom to the top of the hill and the fastest male and female (open and masters) will win a special award!