Bakersfield Marathon

The Summer Grand Prix is a thrilling four-race competition for runners of all levels. Held at the scenic Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, this series offers a challenging yet rewarding summer of racing.

NEW FOR 2026

1. We are adding divisions! (Youth, High School and Adult)

2. Only two waves.

3. Prizes for top three in each division. (M/F)

4. Scoring only the best of three races.

We believe these changes will give more opportunity for runners to compete and win, allows participants to miss a race and improves the overall experience of the series.

Four Open 5k Races

Participate in four exciting 5k races throughout the summer, each held at the picturesque Panorama Vista Preserve.

Walkers are welcomed and encouraged to participate.

Points System

Top three finishers (M/F) in each division (not wave) will earn points.

1st place • 9pts

2nd place • 8pts

3rd place • 7pts

4th place • 6pts

5th place • 5pts

6th place • 4pts

7th place • 3pts

8th place • 2pts

9th place • 1pts

Race Waves

Select from one of the three waves you want to race

Wave 1 • 6:15am

Wave 2 • 7:00am

**time will expire after 45 minutes of each race

Grand Prix Champions

The runners with the most points in each division accumulated across the series will be crowned the overall champion of the Summer Grand Prix.

Top Finisher Winners

This year we are breaking up our winners into three divisions Youth, High School and Adult each with top three winners per division both female and male athletes.

Donations

Part of the proceeds and donations will go to the Panorama Vista Preserve to help them continue to maintain and improve the scenic venue for all to share and enjoy.

Parking

Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged. Overflow parking along the street.

COME AND JOIN US AT THIS FUN, RUNNING EVENT FOR THE SUMMER! 2ND ANNUAL MICHE 5K RUN! THAT'S RIGHT, ALL PARTICIPANTS GET A MICHELADA AT THE FINISH LINE AREA!

WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!

A FEW REASON TO JOIN OUR EVENT:

• MICHELADA FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

• FREE TACOS

• MEXICAN AGUAS FRESCAS

• SHIRTS

• UNIQUE MEDAL

• BEER MUG FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

• FLAT FAST COURSE

• CHIPPED RUNNING EVENT

• UNIQUE AGE GROUP AWARDS

• KIDS RACES

• MUSIC, FUN...!

NO MORE SHIRTS/BEER MUGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT! PARTICIPANTS WHO SIGNED UP BY JUNE 15TH WILL GET A SHIRT AND A BEER MUG!

RACE START/FINISH: YOKUTS PARK (BAKERSFIELD)

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

6:45AM- KIDS RACES

7:00AM- 5K/2 MILE RACES

“I RUN FOR TACOS”! 1ST ANNUAL TACO 6K RUN! Good, family, friendly fun event for the whole family! We’ll have a fun/competitive 6k (3.72 mile), a fun 2 mile walk and kids races!

WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS! A few reasons to join our event:

• Delicious TACOS

• Agua Fresca

• Unique medal

• EXTRA medal (Reyes Running Series)

• Age group awards

• Kids races

• 6K Run/Walk or 2 mile walk

• Great running course

• Music

• Fun!

6K participants get awards if placing top 3 in age group awards (<19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

2 mile is a walk event, NO age group or top finishers awards for this event!

BIB PICK UP:

SATURDAY, August 15th @ YOKUTS PARK, BAKERSFIELD (BIB PICK UP ONLY ON RACE DAY): 5:45-6:45AM

6K/2 MILE- START- 7:00AM

KIDS RACES- 6:45AM