FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Location
- 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
- Distance
- FIESTA HALF MARATHON · FIESTA 10K · 2 MILE SPEED WALK & more
From the Organizer
Come and celebrate HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH at this unique event! 1ST ANNUAL FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 5K!!! Family, friendly, fun event! Half marathon and 5K provide a flat, fast course starting and finishing at Yokuts Park. Perfect course for a PR!
WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!
RACE AMENITIES:
- TACOS
- MEXICAN AGUAS FRESCAS
- MEXICAN PAN DULCE
- CHIP TIMED EVENT
- DRI FIT SHIRT
- AGE GROUP Awards for both the 5K and half marathon
- KIDS RACES
- FOLKLORICO ENTERTAINMENT
- FUN!!
BIB PICK UP: Sunday, September 6th @ 5:15-7:15AM
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 6:30AM
10K START TIME: 7:00AM
MILE WALK: 7:00AM
KIDS RACES START TIME: 6:45AM
Race Director: Jesus Campos @ CAMPOSLOVE2RUN@YAHOO.COM
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD?
- FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD is a running event held in Bakersfield, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD?
- Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Bakersfield, CA at 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD
Sep 6, 2026