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The run you have BEAN waiting for is here! The 4th annual Bakersfield Coffee Run is on Saturday, February 21st 2026 at The Park at River Walk! Run or walk in our timed 10k, 5K or our 1M non-timed event.
Charity Partner is the Wounded Heroes Fund of Kern County. Donations can be made during registration!
Kern County Sheriff's Employees' Benefit Association 12th Annual Honor Run
Proceeds raised from the event will be donated to the Kern County Sheriff’s Employees’ Benefit Association and will be used to assist the families of our fallen deputies by providing scholarships for the children left behind. In addition, a portion of the money raised will be used to support the Sheriff's Activities League (SAL) supervised youth activities and programs throughout the county.
Race Day registration for 5K and 10K begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 7:45 a.m.
5K and 10K runs will start at 8:15 a.m. Race Day Registration will be $50*
Kids 1K race day registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 7:45 a.m.
Kids 1K run will start at 8:00 a.m. Race Day Registration will be $10*
*does not include online processing fees
Online registration will close at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026. (Shirt size guaranteed if registered prior to February 5, 2026)
The race will begin at Section 2 of Hart Park with parking located around the park and near the site of the run.
This year, there will be a pre-race packet pick-up that will occur on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kern County Regional Training Center. The Regional Training Center is located at 962 Norris Road, Bakersfield, 93308.
After the race - medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division and a runners raffle!
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for supporting this great cause!
Participants in the event are also welcome to walk the race route. Strollers are welcome. Runners who want to bring their leashed dogs for the run are welcome to do so. There will be water bowls at the turnaround points for your canine buddies!!!
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]
Event Itinerary
6:00 am Set Up
6:45 am Check-in and Packet Pickup
6:50 am Pictures
7:15 am Welcome & Announcements
7:30 am 10K Run Start Time
7:40 am 5K Run Start Time
11:45 am Closing Announcements
The 5K and 10K routes share the same start. Clearly marked turnaround signs will indicate when to split.
5K runners will hit 1 water station at the midway point. 10K runners will have access to 3 water stations spaced throughout the route.
THE LAST RACE IN OUR SERIES, JUDGMENT DAY...ONE OF THE BEST COURSES IN THE VALLEY!
HALF MARATHON DESCRIPTION:
A VERY SCENIC COURSE. IT STARTS & FINISHES AT THE HISTORIC SAM LYNN BALLPARK. YOU WILL RUN OUT THE BACK GATE TO THE PAVED KERN RIVER PAVED TRAIL (EAST) INTO THE PANORAMA VISTA PRESERVE (DIRT TRAILS) FOR A 3.5 MILE LOOP, AND THEN BACK ONTO THE KERN RIVER PAVED TRAIL TO CHINA GRADE ROAD. RUNNERS WILL TURN RIGHT ONTO THE ALFRED HARRELL HWY/CHINA GRADE LOOP (CLOSED ROAD) - YES THAT'S A CHALLENGING 1 MILE CLIMB UP TO THE PANORAMA BLUFFS, BUT EVERYONE LOVES IT, AND JUDGMENT DAY WOULDN'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT IT! ONCE AT THE TOP, YOU WILL CONTINUE THROUGH PANORAMA PARK ALONG THE BLUFFS WITH AWESOME VISTA VIEWS, BEFORE SWEEPING BACK DOWN (CLOSED MANOR STREET EXIT) TO THE PAVED RUNNING TRAIL ALONG THE KERN RIVER, AND FINISHING BACK INSIDE THE BALLPARK.
10K COURSE DESCRIPTION:
OUR 10K WAS INTRODUCED IN 2025, AND IT DID NOT DISSAPPOINT!
YOU WILL START WITH THE HALF MARATHON RUNNERS, STARTING INSIDE THE HISTORIC SAM LYNN BALLPARK, AND RUNNING OUT THE BACK GATE TO THE PAVED KERN RIVER PAVED TRAIL (EAST). AT MILE 2.8, THERE WILL BE "SPLIT" WHERE THE HALF MARATHON GOES LEFT, AND THE 10K COURSE GOES RIGHT, AND UP THE 0.40 MILE DIRT TRAIL, ABOUT 190' ELEVATION GAIN (STRAVA CALLS IT BLUFF HILL). ONCE AT THE TOP, YOU WILL JOIN THE PANAROMA PAVED TRAIL, AND CONTINUE THROUGH PANORAMA PARK ALONG THE BLUFFS WITH AWESOME VISTA VIEWS, BEFORE SWEEPING BACK DOWN (CLOSED MANOR STREET EXIT) TO THE PAVED RUNNING TRAIL ALONG THE KERN RIVER, AND FINISHING BACK INSIDE THE BALLPARK.
THESE COURSES HAVE EVERYTHING! START/FINISH INSIDE THE BALLPARK ON GRASS, PAVED TRAILS, DIRT TRAILS, PAVED (CLOSED) ROADS, AN UPHILL, A DOWNHILL, AND LOTS OF FUN!!
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION:
START & FINISH FROM INSIDE SAM LYNN BALLPARK, IT'S AN OUT & BACK, ALL ON THE KERN RIVER (PAVED) TRAIL. IT IS FAST & FLAT!!
HALF MARATHON & 10K START TIME: 7:30AM
5K START TIME: 7:40AM
Aid Stations at Miles: 1.4, 3.6, 6.1, 7.1, 9.1, 10, and 11.6.
Porta Potties at Miles: 1.5, 3.6, 6.1, 7.1, 10, and 11.5
WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT STAND OUT?
Plenty of Aid Stations, and they are FUN and go ALL OUT FOR YOU!!
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Results Texted to Phone
FREE Hot Breakfast, Made Fresh
FREE La Rosa's Fruit Bars
FREE Race Photos
Post Race Michelob Ultra Beer Garden
Water, Electrolit, and GU, on the Course
DJ Music on the Course & Finish Venue
Top Age Group Awards
Overall Male & Female Awards
Women's Race Tank Tops
Men's Race Short-Sleeve Shirt
Awesome Finisher Medals
NOTE: The date has changed from 10/12 to 10/18
If you have registered and can not attened on the 18th, Click HERE for transfer options
What will you find at the Lake Evans Triathlon?
Finisher's Medal
Event T-Shirt
Prizes and Giveaways
Finisher's Meal
Music
Largest Team Competition
USA Swimming Club. 63 members.
USA Swimming Club. 5 members.
USA Swimming Club. 104 members.