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
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
93°
Typical Low
66°
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Location
- 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
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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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD?
- FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD is a running race held in Bakersfield, California on September 6, 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 FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD?
- Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Bakersfield, California at 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD
Sep 6, 2026