Running Races in Bakersfield, California — 2026

There are 23 running races in Bakersfield, California in 2026. The next is the TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD on August 15. Distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Next Play Virtual 5k

Sat, Jul 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Next Play 5K

From $30 Open

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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Aug 15 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road TACO 6K RUN2 MILE SPEED WALKKIDS RUN

From $25 Open

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HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES

Thu, Sep 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5K RUN5K RunMTB/GRAVEL RACE +5

From $25 Open

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FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Sep 5 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKKIDS RACEFIESTA 10K +1

From $25 Open

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Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5k Walk - not timed5k Run - timedChildren's Jog-a-thon +1

From $0 Open

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The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids 5K Run / Walk (9 under)5K Run / WalkVirtual 5k Run / Walk +2

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 K Celebration Walk (not timed)Youth (15 and under) 1k Celebration Walk (not timed)5K Run/Walk (timed) +2

From $15 Open

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SCREAMER RUN 2025

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids Trick or Treat Run5K RunVendor Booth +1

From $25 Closed

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Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkVirtual Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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9th Annual Running with the Angels - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5k Virtual Run-Walk5K Run-Walk Live

From $35 Open

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Louis Duarte's Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Hart Park Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

From $70 Open

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Lake Evans Triathlon, 5k & 10k

Sun, Oct 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Virtual AquathlonSprint Aquathlon5k Run +19

From $40 Open

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CASA Superhero Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 2K Run/WalkVirtual 5k-Run Anywhere5K Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

Sat, Oct 24 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALK5K RUN/WALKHALF MARATHON +1

From $25 Open

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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids Run(NOT TIMED)5k Run/WalkSpecial Pricing: Feliz Lopez +1

From $25 Open

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Mind Over Miles

Sat, Nov 21 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Open

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)Virtual Run5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD

Thu, Dec 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road KIDS FUN RUN2 MILE RACE WALK

From $25 Open

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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual RunLate Comers 5k (No Finisher's Medal) +1

From $37.5 Open

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Love Your Park Fun Run & 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Fun Run5K

From $25 Closed

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Bakersfield Coffee Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk +5

From $35 Open

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Runnin' To The Rig

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Walkin' To The Rig 2kWalkin' To The Rig 2kRunnin' To The Rig 5k +7

From $10 Closed 20 spots left

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St. Patrick's Day 5k 2027

Sat, Mar 13 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road St. Patrick's Day 5k 2027St. Patrick's Day 5k 2026

From $30 Closed

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Bakersfield Marathon

Sat, Apr 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids 1KKids 1K6K +11

From $10 Open

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