6 events in Bakersfield, California

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]

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

Join Us for a Vibrant Celebration of Life and Remembrance!

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a cherished Mexican holiday that honors and celebrates the lives of those who have passed away. Families gather to create colorful altars, share stories, and remember their loved ones with joy and gratitude. This unique race at Yokuts Park in Bakersfield invites you to participate in a heartfelt celebration filled with culture, community, and connection.

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

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON!! A FEW REASONS TO JOIN OUR EVENT:

• UNIQUE MEDAL

• HOODIES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS (If registered by Sunday, October 5th). SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER!

• COFFEE MUG (If registered by Sunday, October 5th)

• AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH 5K & HALF MARATHON!

• $100 CASH TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN HALF MARATHON!

• 30 OZ COFFEE TUMBLER FOR TOP 10 OVERALL IN THE HALF MARATHON!

• TACOS

• HOT CHOCOLATE

• EVENT GOODIE BAG

• DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PAN DULCE

• DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR

• FLAT/FAST COURSE

• KIDS RACES

• FOLKLORICO DANCING

• CHIPPED TIMED EVENT

• MUSIC

• FUN!!

RACE LOCATION

YOKUTS PARK @ 4200 Empire Dr. Bakersfield, Ca 93309

BIB PICK UP/LATE REGISTRATION- It's ONLY on race day, SAT, OCTOBER 24TH, from 5:45-7:45AM @ Yokuts Park.

HALF MARATHON START: 7:00AM

KIDS RACES START AT 7:45AM

5K/2 MILE WALK STARTS AT 8:00AM