Healthy Lifestyles Start With Bakersfield Classic Events
Run or Walk Fun Runs for the Whole Family!
Healthy Lifestyles Start With Bakersfield Classic Events
Run or Walk Fun Runs for the Whole Family!
June 14, 2025 Bakersfield Father's Day Run
All Dads Are Essential! Please join us for our annual FATHER'S Day Run to honor your 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!
Root Beer Floats, Custom Finisher Medallion, Age Group Awards and Spirit Award
July 4th 2025 Great American Race (Visalia)
Patriotic American Flag lined courses. 10k, 5k and kids run. Great American tank top, custom finisher medallion, age group awards, Patriotic costume contest, Spirit award and the magic of the Great American Race. Hot dogs and goodies. Takes place at Visalia's Riverway Sports Park. www.AmericanGreatRace.com
Oct 26 Monster Mash 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! 1st race in the HOLIDAY RUN SERIES! www.BakersfieldMonsterMashDash.com
Nov 27 Turkey Day Run
Before the big games, the big meal, the parades and the pies, why not get in a little exercise with family and friends. Make this event your Thanksgiving Day tradition that the whole family will enjoy, with plenty of free parking, costume and largest family contest, Timed 5k or Fun 2k Walk and great amenities. 2nd race in the HOLIDAY RUN SERIES! www.BakersfieldTurkeyDayRun.com
Dec 20 Jingle Bell Run
Let it SNOW! We are very excited to announce that we can predict snow at our Start and Finish line! That’s correct, we have the same technology that Disneyland. The Jingle Bell Run will feature 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. The 5K is timed with age group awards and 1 mile walk is not timed! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be on hand to accept toys. 3rd race in the HOLIDAY RUN SERIES! www.BakersfieldJingleBellRun.com
Feb 2026 Coffee Run
The run you have BEAN waiting for is here! The Inaugural Bakersfield Coffee Run is on Saturday, February 15th at The Park at River Walk! Run or walk in our timed 10k, 5K or our 1M non-timed event.
Special pricing for kids 9 & under.
March 2026 Donut Run
EVERYONE gets DONUTS and we are talking about the GOOD kind.... We're talking delicious, mouth watering, stuff your face good! So...stop thinking about donuts and start registering for the most delicious 5k event in Bakersfield!
May 2026 Mother's Day Run
BAKERSFIELD'S ONLY MOTHER'S DAY RUN! Run a 5k or Walk our 2k (1.25 Miles) and earn your strawberry short cake Want a little more fun? Join or create a Team! Special Rate! Children 9 and under receive a discount automatically during registration. Register www.BakersfieldMothersDayRun.com
May 2026 Hot Fudge Sundae Run
BAKERSFIELD'S ONLY HOT FUDGE SUNDAE RUN! Run a 5k or Walk our 2k (1.25 Miles) and earn your Hot Fudge Sundae! Want a little more fun? Join or create a Sundae Team! Special Rate! Children 9 and under receive $25 entry fee automatically during registration. Register www.BakersfieldHotFudgeSundaeRun.com