6 events in Kern County, California

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Empower Wellness Run 5k/1 mile (Hosted by KHSD) [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Come out and Run for Wellness on a beautiful Saturday at Hart Park. Run, walk, or crawl, everyone is welcome. Choose between 5k or the 1 mile. This event is open to the public but has special pricing...

  Come out and Run for Wellness on a beautiful Saturday at Hart Park. Run, walk, or crawl, everyone is welcome. Choose between 5k or the 1 mile. This event is open to the public but has special pricing for Kern High School District Staff and immediate family. (Please sign up by 4/6 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!) Medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group per gender for the 5k. We look forward to seeing you and your family for this fun event! Enjoy music and vendors, as well as post-race drinks and snacks. Packet pick-up will not be available prior to the event. Please plan to pick up your packet on race day from 7:00am - 8:15am in Section 2 of Hart Park, near the east entrance. We look forward to seeing you!

  1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  Section 2 Near The East Entrance, Kern County, California, 93306-3752, United States
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• PÁLI PEAK TRAIL RUN [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  PÁLI Event Itinerary

  (21K • 10K • 5K)

  6:00 AM – Event Set Up

  6:15 AM – Check-In & Packet Pickup Opens

  6:30 AM – Photos / Media / Sponsor Content

  6:45 AM – Welcome, Course Overview & Announcements

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  PÁLI Event Itinerary

  (21K • 10K • 5K)

  6:00 AM – Event Set Up

  6:15 AM – Check-In & Packet Pickup Opens

  6:30 AM – Photos / Media / Sponsor Content

  6:45 AM – Welcome, Course Overview & Announcements

  🏁 Race Starts

  7:00 AM – 21K (Half Marathon) Start

  7:20 AM – 10K Start

  7:40 AM – 5K Start

  🥇 Mid-Morning Flow

  8:15–8:45 AM – Expected 5K Top Finishers

  8:45–9:30 AM – Expected 10K Top Finishers

  9:30–11:00 AM – Majority of 21K Finishers

  9:15 AM – 5K Awards (or 20 minutes after top 3 finish)

  9:45 AM – 10K Awards

  10:30 AM – 21K Awards

  11:45 AM – Closing Announcements

  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run Trail

  15701 Highway 178, Kern County, California, 93306, United States
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• Summer Grand Prix [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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  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...

  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.

  5k Run Walk

  901 E Roberts Ln, Kern County, California, 93308, United States
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