HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES
- Date
- September 3, 2026
- Distance
- MTB/GRAVEL RACE · 5K Run · 5K RUN
From the Organizer
🏁 Hart Park After Hours Series
Part of the RSCR series
Presented by Team Action Dad
Get off work and get after it.
The Hart Park After Hours Series is a 6-week, Thursday night race series in the heart of Bakersfield at Hart Memorial Park. This laid-back but competitive series features alternating weekly events—mountain biking and 5K running—designed for all fitness levels.
Whether you're chasing a podium, building fitness, or just looking for something fun to do after work, this series delivers a fast, social, and family-friendly race environment.
📅 Series Schedule (Thursdays)
Sept 3 – MTB
Sept 10 – 5K Run
Sept 17 – MTB
Sept 24 – 5K Run
Oct 1 – MTB
Oct 8 – 5K Run (Finale)
⏱️ Start Times
September Events: 6:15 PM
October Events: 6:00 PM
Races start on time. Please arrive early to check in.
🚴 MTB Format
Short track style course (approx. 1–2 mile loop)
20 minutes + 1 lap
Beginner to advanced riders welcome
🏃 5K Run
Fast, fun 5K course
Mass start
Great for all levels—from first-timers to competitive runners
👨👩👧👦 Who It’s For
Mountain bikers
Runners
Families and kids
Anyone looking for a fun, active Thursday night
🏆 Series Info
Points awarded each race
Compete in individual disciplines or both
Overall awards at the final event
🎉 The Vibe
This isn’t just a race—it’s a weekly hangout.
Expect music, community, and a fun atmosphere at the start/finish each week.
⚠️ Additional Info
Helmets required for MTB
Please bring lights for later season events (especially October)
Limited daylight—events will run on schedule
Come out, bring your crew, and make Thursday nights at Hart Park part of your routine.
After work. All out.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
94°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bakersfield 5 Nw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bakersfield, CA
Population
408,366
as of 2023
Elevation
379 ft
Nearest Airport
BFL
Meadows Field · 8 mi
Major Hub
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 86 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES?
- HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES is a running race held in Bakersfield, California on September 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES?
- Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Bakersfield, California at 4100 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES
Sep 3, 2026