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