Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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
We are adding divisions! (Youth, High School and Adult)
Only two waves.
Prizes for top three in each division. (M/F)
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
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Please join us for our annual FATHER'S Day Run to honor our Essential Dads! Run our 5k or 2k run/walk at The Park at River Walk.
Special kids pricing for 9 years, discount automatically given during registration!
1.25 Miles 5k Run Walk
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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
2 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 6:45 AM
“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
3.72 Miles Fun Run Run Walk
Sun, Sep 06, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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]
10k Half Marathon Run Walk
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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
1 Miles 5k Run Walk
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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.
5k 10k Run
Sun, Oct 04, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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
3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles 10k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail Ultra Walk
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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
5k 3.3 Miles 10k 7.1 Miles 11.6 Miles 14.7 Miles 17.6 Miles 23.9 Miles 30.1 Miles Duathlon Run Triathlon
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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
2 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Walk
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Welcome to Bakersfield’s Halloween Run, our Monster Mash Dash 5K Run/Walk and Little Monster Dash! This Halloween-themed annual race is an event that you won't want to miss and we guarantee you will experience a spooktacular fun time! Wear a Costume and be in our Costume Contest! Largest Group Award!
Our Charity Partner for the Monster Mash Dash is Kern County Youth and Family Resource Centers.
3.1 Miles Run Walk
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Welcome to the 10th annual Bakersfield Turkey Day Run! Special discount for ages 9 and under automatically applied during registration!
Event takes place at The Park at River Walk. FREE PARKING!
1 Miles 3.1 Miles Run Walk
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Spreading Help Around You is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was founded in 2014 in honor of Shaylyn Anela Pinoliar, who tragically passed away on November 14, 2012. Our mission is to help and
support families who have lost a loved one, educate them on the importance of being prepared during such a time of loss, and provide active service to the community. As well as promoting Pedestrian Safety Awareness. This year, we proudly launched the SHAY Scholarship Program, marking an exciting new chapter in our commitment to supporting education and empowering future leaders.
Each year, since Shaylyn’s passing, family, friends, and community members gather to honor her memory with an Annual 5k Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning. Last year, we moved the event to Saturday after Thanksgiving. It was a great success, and we look forward to continuing the tradition this year to honor her memory.
Run or Walk a 5K and receive an Event Shirt and a Custom Finisher's Medal.
Join or Create a Team!
Children 10 and under receive a special rate automatically during registration.
Awards and More
Age group awards for our timed 5k.
First 100 Participants receive a Custom Finisher's Medal!
Packet Pickup & Schedule
Packet Pickup - Friday, November 27, 2026
Delano Chamber of Commerce
931 High St. Delano, Ca 93215
Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Event Schedule: Saturday, November 28, 2026
8:00am Late Packet Pickup/Registration
9:00am 5k Start Time
10:30am 5k Awards
11:00am Raffle Winners
Amenities
All Participants Receive:
Event T-Shirt
Custom Finisher's Medallion
Race Bib *Bib numbers will be dynamically assigned.
Age Group Awards
Place
La Vina Middle School
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, Ca 93215
5k Run Walk
Thu, Dec 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Celebrate Christmas with this fun, friendly running event,1st Annual SANTA'S FUN RUN! Last event of our Reyes Running Festival series! Dress up as your favorite Santa costume and enjoy delicious
tacos, hot chocolate and mexican "pan dulce" as you cross the finish line! Bring your family and enjoy this fun running event!
WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!
Race Amenities:
TACOS
MEDAL
HOT CHOCOLATE
MEXICAN PAN DULCE
HOODIES
Great Running course
Age group Awards
EXTRA MEDAL for those doing Reyes Running Series
Chip timing event
KIDS RACES
FLAT, FAST COURSE
Music
Fun!
BIB PICK UP
THURSDAY, Dec 10th- 2:30-3:45PM @ YOKUTS PARK, BAKERSFIELD
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
2:30-3:45PM- BIB PICK UP or late registration
4:00PM- 2 MILE race starts!
3:45PM- KIDS Races
Fun Run Run Walk
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We will be hosting our 8th Annual Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots! The Jingle Bell Run will feature a Christmas designed Sweatshirts and Jingle Bells to all registered participants. The
hope is to get each runner or walker to bring a new unwrapped toy and for doing so they will be awarded a Santa Hat!
Special Pricing for Kids 9 and Under (Does not include the virtual option), discount automatically applied at checkout.
2 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Virtual Walk
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 at 8:30 AM
Embrace the BHS Legacy and Join us for our 2nd Runnin' To The Rig 5k Run/Walk!
Saturday, February 21st - Shot Gun Start at 8:30am and Check-in at 7:30am
Runners Start on Morrow Field / Walkers Start
on Griffith Field Stadium / Embrace the Legacy Tour meets at the Water Tower near the concessions stand at Griffith Field.
Day of Race Registration 7am - 8am at Check-In Desk at Table on Morrow Field. Cost is $40/pp
We invite you to participate with us in this FUNdraising endeavor to build community and raise funds. Our 5k course is designed as a nostalgic run/walk throughout our historic campus ending near the famous football tunnel in Griffith Stadium. Our 2K walk will meander around campus and even through some of the buildings. The Walk will start after the Run. Medals given to all finishers!
Race T-shirts can be purchased during registration for an extra fee if you pre-register by February 4th.
Plan to hang around after the race for pictures and selfies on historic Griffith Field.
Don't wait, come join the fun! We are grateful for your support of Bakersfield High School. Go Blue! Once a Driller, Always a Driller!
Bib & T-shirt Pickup
You can pick up your race packet and t-shirt at the stadium parking lot near Griffith Stadium.
Fri. Feb. 20, 3:30-6 pm
Sat. Feb. 21, 7-8 am
2k 5k Run Walk
Sun, Apr 04, 2027 at 7:00 AM
This page is only for registration for 2027
Go to runbakersfield.com for the 2026 event
3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Marathon Run