Bakersfield Turkey Day Run
Bakersfield Turkey Day Run is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Bakersfield, CA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 10th annual Bakersfield Turkey Day Run! Special discount for ages 9 and under automatically applied during registration!
Event takes place at The Park at River Walk. FREE PARKING!
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bakersfield 5 Nw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bakersfield, CA
Population
408,366
as of 2023
City 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bakersfield Turkey Day Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
126
Days to train
- Race
- Bakersfield Turkey Day Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Make it a Racecation
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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run
Nov 26, 2026