Running Races in Bakersfield, California — 2026

There are 21 running races in Bakersfield, California in 2026. The next is the Bakersfield Father's Day Run on June 20. Distances include 5K races.

Bakersfield Father's Day Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 2k walk (Non-Timed)5K Run or WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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TACOS & MICHE 5K RUN (BAKERSFIELD)

Sun, Jun 28 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKTACOS & MICHE 5K RUN/WALKKIDS RACES (10 AND UNDER)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 RUNKIDS RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK

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

Sun, Sep 6 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road KIDS RACE2 MILE SPEED WALKFIESTA 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

From $10 Open

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The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

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

From $27 Open

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SCREAMER RUN 2025

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids Trick or Treat Run5K RunVirtual Run +1

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

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

From $15 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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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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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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CASA Superhero Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

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

From $30 Open

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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids Run(NOT TIMED)Special Pricing: Feliz Lopez5k Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD

Thu, Dec 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

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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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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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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Bakersfield Marathon

Sat, Apr 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids 1KKids 1K6K +11

From $10 Open

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