Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026 is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Bakersfield, CA, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
From the Organizer
Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join us for the 2026 Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival at - Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield!
This exciting challenge allows you to raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer all while having fun!
100% of the funds will benefit the Kern County Cancer Foundation to assist local patients with medical bills related to cancer treatment as well as assist children with cancer who must travel for treatment. For more information on our programs and services visit us at www.kerncountycancerfoundation.org
This is our 13th Annual KERN CANCER RUN/WALK and FESTIVAL EVENT and we couldn't do it without you!
This race will be timed for all registered runners and awards will be given. Top fundraising teams and individual will also receive awards.
We are trying to raise as much funds as possible for Kern County cancer patients who need financial assistance and transportation during treatment.
Some T-shirts will be available for sale at the event. Donations are always welcome.
*PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU, ESPECIALLY THE DELICATE IMMUNE SYSTEMS OF THE CANCER SURVIVORS ATTENDING THE EVENT. **
If you are experiencing symptoms of an illness or have been around someone who has been recently diagnosed please stay home...we can wait to see you next year. We follow CDC Guidelines which can be found when you click the link below.
Link to Isolation and Precautions for People with virus | CDC www.cdc.gov
Thank you! - Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival Committee
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2026 Run/Walk Schedule - tentative
7:30AM Participant Arrival, Registration, Music with DJ Richie Rich, Vendor Fair & Survivor Social Starts
8:00AM Welcome - James Galindo, Kern Cancer Run/Walk Chair & Sean Todd, KCCF Board Chairman,
National Anthem - Keely Mackey, Speaker & Invocation - Cancer Survivor, & Stretch with Condy
8:10AM Mascot Run Begins
8:15AM Children’s Jog-a-Thon Begins- 1st ages 3-5, 2nd 6-8, 3rd 9-11
8:30AM Race Rules
8:35AM General Participants Line-Up — Survivors, Runners, then Walkers
8:40AM Survivor Walk Starts
8:45AM General Participants Start—Runners
8:50AM General Participants Start— Walkers
9:00AM On Stage: Announcements & Festival Vendors Fair continues
10:00AM Live Music Performance & Line Dancing
12:00PM Winners Announced: 5k Category, Jog-A-Thon, Top Fundraisers, Vendor Passport, & Raffle
12PM-1PM Final Live Performance & Enjoy the rest of the Festival & Vendors
Events
Weather
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
92°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bakersfield 5 Nw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026
Sep 12, 2026