7 fun run events in Bakersfield, California

Reyes Running events present this very unique event, BURRITO FUN RUN! Participants get to choose the distance they want to participate in 12K, 5k or 2 MILE WALK!...and YES, course will take participants to the famous BURRITO HILL at Yokuts Park AND there will also be some delicious BURRITOS for all participants at the finish line! 12K is perfect for anyone getting ready for a Spring half marathon/marathon! For sure you don't want to miss this friendly, family running event!

A few reasons:

Authentic delicious BURRITOS

Hot chocolate

Unique medal

EXTRA medal (Reyes Running Series)

Age group awards (12K)

Athena/Clydesdale group awards

Kids races

12k Run, 5K Run/Walk or 2 mile walk

Great running course

Music

Fun! 5K is a run/walk fun event. Top 10 male/female in the 5K get awards, but NO age group awards for this event.

12K 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:

SUN, MARCH 1ST (RACE DAY) @ YOKUTS PARK- 6:45-7:45AM

12K START AT 8:00AM

5K/2 MILE START AT 8:00AM

KIDS RACES AT 7:45AM

Sunday, March 8th is WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION! Join us at this family, friendly, fun event to celebrate "Dia de la Mujer" or Women's Day month. Theme of our event is "She runs the World" because yes, women in running has dramatically increased over the years. We encourage not only women, but all participants to be proud of who you are and keep doing what you love! Event takes place at Yokuts Park in Bakersfield!

MEN ARE TOTALLY ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE! We’ll have male age group divisions for awards as well!

A FEW REASONS TO JOIN OUR EVENT:

• TACOS

• AGUAS FRESCAS

• HOODIE (Must be registered by 02/28th). Participants who register after that date, get a shirt.

• Half marathoners get a HOODIE AND a SHIRT

• Unique medal

• FLAT, FAST COURSE

• AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR both half marathon & 5K

• KIDS RACES

• EXTRA MEDAL (REYES RUNNING SERIES)

• MUSIC

• FUN!

BIB PICK UP:

SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH (RACE DAY ONLY): 6:30-8:15AM @ YOKUTS PARK

RACE SCHEDULE

7:30AM- HALF MARATHON

8:15AM- KIDS RACES

8:30AM- 5K/2 MILE

Easter is coming up! Reyes Running Series is proudly presenting the 1st Annual Easter Fun Run 5k AND 2 MILE SPEED WALK! We provide participants with a choice of running the 5K or 2 mile walk! Great family, friendly, fun event for the whole family! Event will take place at YOKUTS PARK IN BAKERSFIELD, where all runners will have the opportunity to participate in the EGG HUNTING activity where 10 of those eggs will have a FREE ENTRY for any of our future events!! This activity will be done after the “fun” part, running part of the event! We’ll have different categories for the egg hunting all women, male and several categories for the kids….and all of course as all our Reyes Running events, all participants get TACOS and aguas frescas!

WE ARE ADDING A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!

KIDS RACES ONLY $15! It includes a shirt, medal, tacos and aguas Frescas.

Kids Races:

200m- 7-10 yrs old

100m- 4-6 yrs old

50m- 2-3 yes old

Race Amenities:

• TACOS

• MEDAL

• Aguas Frescas

• Mexican "pan dulce"

• SHIRT

• Great Running course

• Age group Awards for the 5K

• EXTRA MEDAL for those doing Reyes Running Series

• Egg Hunting for ALL participants!

• Chip times event

• Music

• Fun!

BIB PICK UP

RACE DAY ONLY BIB PICK UP): SUNDAY, APRIL 29th from 6:45-7:45am

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:50AM- KIDS RACES

8:00AM 5K/2 MILE

9:00AM- Egg Hunting!

9:20 AM- AWARDS

IF YOU PLACE IN YOUR AGE GROUP, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR AWARD. WE WON'T BE MAILING ANY AWARDS.

Come join us for our 5th annual 5k fun run on Saturday, April 18th! Event held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

“Running for Faith to Build our Future” is a Fun Run 5k hosted by the MOMS at SEAS ministry of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church benefiting the church’s Building Fund. Enjoy an 8am 5K run start time leaving from the church, followed by a pancake breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus and LMF on the church’s back patio. **Bringing it back: Raffle baskets during breakfast!

April 18th will be a day to involve the whole family in supporting the future of our church! Let's get our church built!

**A pancake breakfast can also be purchased separately at Masses, or on the day of the event.

All adult participants registered by March 16, 2026 will be guaranteed an Event T-shirt. Remember all proceeds go to the Building Fund!

Join this family-friendly 5K and run through Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary’s annual Thousand Flags Memorial Day weekend display. This awe-inspiring annual event showcases over 1,000 American flags on display at The Park at River Walk to honor those we have lost. There will be a 5K course and a one-mile memorial walk. The 5K course winds its way through the scenic flag adorned park and down the multi-use trail adjacent to the park, and is suitable for both runners and walkers. Proceeds will support the Thousand Flags event and other Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary community projects. The events will be timed and awards will be given for the top three 5K finishers in each category. Register by May 3rd, 2026 to ensure you receive a Thousand Flags T-shirt. All veterans participating in the event will be recognized with a complimentary Thousand Flags pin.