Chester 4th of July Fun Run

New one mile route down Main Street!

The Almanor Recreation and Park District’s 41st annual Chester 4th of July Fun Run will take place at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022. The one mile run/walk will start on the Collins Pine lawn and proceed down Chester’s historic Main Street to the finish at the Bidwell House.

Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt (first 400 registrants) and enjoy refreshments at the finish line. After the event, there will be a 4th of July Craft Fair at Chester Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a 4th of July Parade starting at 11 a.m. on Main Street. The Craft Fair is sponsored by the Chester Elks and the Parade is sponsored by the Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce.

Due to the Dixie Fire and prior damage to the Collins Pine bridge, the previous 5K routes were not feasible for this year's event. The ARPD board of directors (all volunteers) decided that a one mile route down Main Street would be accessible to participants of all ages and abilities, and add to the excitement of the 4th of July celebration in town. The Fun Run is ARPD's largest fundraising event and all proceeds benefit District programs and events, as well as capital improvement projects, with an emphasis on recreation, parks and trails.

Please join us this year for a great time and be sure to wear your favorite costume (this year’s theme is “Heroes Among Us”) or sport your 4th of July colors and bling. Spectators are also welcome. Thanks for your support!