Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser
When is Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser?
Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser takes place on Saturday, February 6, 2027 in Bakersfield, CA.
What distances does Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser offer?
Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser offers 3 events: Fun Run, 5K, 10K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run | 1.0 mi | $28.00 | Register |
| 5K | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| 10K | 10.0 km | $42.00 | Register |
How much does Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser cost?
Registration for Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser starts at $28.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser held?
Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser is held in Bakersfield, CA at 11801 Noreiga Rd.
About Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser
❤️ Join us for a community celebration that brings neighbors together for a great cause!
The Love Your Park Walk & Run Fundraiser supports the North of the River Recreation Foundation's Youth Scholarship Fund. Every step you take helps local children and families access recreation programs, sports, and camps that build confidence, connection, and lifelong memories.
Whether you're running the 5K or 10K, walking the Fun Run, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is all about loving our parks, loving our hearts, and investing in the community spaces that bring us together.
🏃 5K – A great challenge for runners and walkers looking to go the distance.
💪 10K – Take on an extended course and challenge yourself while supporting a great cause.
Please note: The Fun Run takes place entirely within Polo Community Park. The 5K and 10K routes extend beyond the park into the surrounding neighborhoods and through Almondale Park.
🔗 Learn more about the Foundation.
Pop-Up Rec
🎉 The Love Your Park campaign celebrates healthy communities, active lifestyles, and the parks that bring us together throughout Bakersfield.
Join NOR's Pop-Up Rec experience before and after the race! Participants, family members, and friends are invited to enjoy lawn games, connect with local recreation staff, discover programs available throughout the District, and learn new ways to get involved in parks and recreation.
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📅 February 6, 2027
Bring your friends and family and make a morning of it—we can't wait to see you there!
Participant Perks
- 👕 Unisex T-Shirt (register by 12/17/26)
- 💧 Disposable Water Bottle
- 🍫 Granola Bar
- 🏅 Finisher Medal (5K & 10K participants)
- 📍 Legacy Pin (for returning 2026 participants)
Race Routes
🏃 Start training today! Explore your route before race day with our interactive course maps.
📍 Review the course, plan your training, and get familiar with the route before race day.