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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
Welcome to the 6th annual Great American Race, now a CLASSIC Event. Let's kick off July 4th with a 5k, 10k, and Costume Contest! The event will take place at Visalia's Riverway Sports Park and the paved trails along the St. Johns Trail.
Join us as we celebrate America's Birthday!
Kids 9 and under registration fees are discounted at registration.
JOIN THE JOURNEY!
Join us for a 5k that supports the growth and development of young adults! We’re raising funds to provide essential resources like curriculum materials, books, and supplies for our Discipleship School. Our aim is to empower these individuals on a transformative journey to discover their purpose and make a meaningful impact in all areas of their lives. By participating in this race, you’re investing in the next generation’s potential to live with clarity, intention, and a strong sense of identity.
IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU…IT WON’T CHANGE YOU
YES, THE COURSE IS CHALLENGING, THE WEATHER IS HOT, BUT WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU EXPECT AT THE HELL OF A HALF MARATHON?!! OH, AND DON'T WORRY, THERE WILL BE A LOT OF OTHER CRAZIES WHO WILL JOIN YOU DURING YOUR 13.1 JOURNEY, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED....
IT'S ONE THING TO FINISH A HALF MARATHON, BUT TO SAY YOU COMPLETED THE HELL OF A HALF MARATHON, IS BIG TIME BRAGGING RIGHTS!
RACE START TIME: 7:00 AM
WHAT MAKES THIS RACE STAND OUT:
2nd Race - Run The Valley Half Marathon Series
11 AID STATIONS - Loaded with Ice, Water, Sponges, Gatorade, GU's, AND A LOT OF FUN!
We also encourage you to carry your own hydration
Relay Shuttle Transportation
Music DJ'S on the course
Post-Race Party! Party Vibe at the Finish Venue
Tulare County Fire Department Hoisting their US Garrison Flag at the Start/Finish Venue
FREE Breakfast w/Rushbowl & Rocio’s Catering
FREE Race Photos
FREE Race Tracking with RACEJOY
FREE Live Results on Phone
Michelob Ultra Beer Garden. Yes, that's FREE too!
Michelob Ultra Stage "It's a Party in the Park"
Top 3 Age Group & Relay Awards
Overall Male/Female Awards
Top Relay Awards (3 Divisions)
Women's Tech Tank Top
Men's (Unisex) Short-Sleeve Tech Shirt
PRO~PT at the Finish Line for your Post Race
Awesome Finishers Medal
“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