Honor Run 2026 - KCSEBA

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

Come and celebrate HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH at this unique event! 1ST ANNUAL FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 5K!!! Family, friendly, fun event! Half marathon and 5K provide a flat, fast course starting and finishing at Yokuts Park. Perfect course for a PR!

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

RACE AMENITIES:

• TACOS

• MEXICAN AGUAS FRESCAS

• MEXICAN PAN DULCE

• CHIP TIMED EVENT

• DRI FIT SHIRT

• AGE GROUP Awards for both the 5K and half marathon

• KIDS RACES

• FOLKLORICO ENTERTAINMENT

• FUN!!

BIB PICK UP: Sunday, September 6th @ 5:15-7:15AM

HALF MARATHON START TIME: 6:30AM

10K START TIME: 7:00AM

MILE WALK: 7:00AM

KIDS RACES START TIME: 6:45AM

Race Director: Jesus Campos @ [email protected]

Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join us for the 2026 Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival at - Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield!

This exciting challenge allows you to raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer all while having fun!

100% of the funds will benefit the Kern County Cancer Foundation to assist local patients with medical bills related to cancer treatment as well as assist children with cancer who must travel for treatment. For more information on our programs and services visit us at www.kerncountycancerfoundation.org

This is our 13th Annual KERN CANCER RUN/WALK and FESTIVAL EVENT and we couldn't do it without you!

• It will be held Saturday, September 12th from 8am - 1pm at Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield, CA.

• Early registration is $10, then the cost goes up to $20 after March 31, 2026.

• Children registration is $10 ages 3-11.

• Kern County Cancer Run/Walk T-Shirts can be purchased for $20 with a deadline of 8/23/2026.

• Survivors are FREE and there will be a special designated area for them. (Even if you're on treatment, you're a SURVIVOR)

This race will be timed for all registered runners and awards will be given. Top fundraising teams and individual will also receive awards.

We are trying to raise as much funds as possible for Kern County cancer patients who need financial assistance and transportation during treatment.

Some T-shirts will be available for sale at the event. Donations are always welcome.

*PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU, ESPECIALLY THE DELICATE IMMUNE SYSTEMS OF THE CANCER SURVIVORS ATTENDING THE EVENT. **

If you are experiencing symptoms of an illness or have been around someone who has been recently diagnosed please stay home...we can wait to see you next year. We follow CDC Guidelines which can be found when you click the link below.

Link to Isolation and Precautions for People with virus | CDC www.cdc.gov

Thank you! - Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival Committee

2026 Run/Walk Schedule - tentative

7:30AM Participant Arrival & Registration

8:00AM Music with DJ Richie Rich

8:00AM Vendor Fair Starts & Survivor Social

8:30AM Kenn McCloud announces Live Band Performance

8:40AM Welcome - James Galindo, Kern Cancer Run/Walk Chair & Dr. Shawn Shambaugh, KCCF Board Chairman

8:45AM National Anthem - Keely Mackey

8:50AM Speaker & Invocation - Cancer Survivor

9:00AM Stretch with Fitness Trainer

9:10AM Race Rules

9:15AM General Participants Line-Up — Survivors, Runners, then Walkers

9:30AM Survivor Walk Starts

9:40AM General Participants Start—Runners

9:45AM General Participants Start— Walkers

10:00AM On Stage: Announcements & More Live Music

10:30AM Jog-A-Thon Child Participant Check-in

10:45AM Mascot Run Begins

10:50AM Children’s Jog-a-Thon Begins- 1st ages 3-5, 2nd 6-8, 3rd 9-11

11:20AM Festival Music & Vendors Fair continues

12:00PM Winners Announced: 5k Category, Jog-A-Thon, Top Fundraisers, Vendor Passport, & Raffle 12:00PM-1:00Pm Enjoy the rest of the Festival & Vendors