The Almanor Recreation and Park District’s 44th annual Chester 4th of July Fun Run will take place at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025. 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 hosted by the Lake Almanor Elks Lodge at Chester Park from 10 am to 3 pm, as well as a 4th of July Parade starting at 11 am on Chester Main Street, hosted by the Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce.

On-line registration will open March 1st.  All proceeds benefit District programs and events, as well as capital improvement projects, with an emphasis on recreation, parks and trails. For more information about the Almanor Recreation and Park District, call (530) 258-2562 or email arpd01@frontier.com

Please join us this year for a great time and be sure to wear your favorite costume or sport your 4th of July colors and bling. Spectators are also welcome! Thanks for your participation and support!