Lake Evans Triathlon, 5K & 10K

Swim. Bike. Run. Race Lake Evans!

Join us at beautiful Lake Evans at the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area in Bakersfield for a full morning of racing, competition, and fun.

Whether you're an experienced triathlete chasing a fast time, taking on your first triathlon, racing with friends as a relay team, or simply looking for a great 5K or 10K, Lake Evans has an event for you.

Super Sprint Triathlon
Thinking about trying a triathlon but aren't ready for a full Sprint? This is your race!

Our Super Sprint Triathlon is designed to make multisport racing approachable and fun:

400-Yard Swim • 5.77-Mile Bike • 1.5-Mile Run

It's a great introduction to triathlon with shorter, manageable distances while still giving you the complete swim-bike-run experience.

More Than Just a Finish Line
Crossing the finish line is only part of the experience. Participants can look forward to:

🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
👕 Event Shirt
🏆 Age-Group Awards
🍽️ Post-Race Meal
🎵 Music & Race-Day Atmosphere
👥 Team Competition
🌊 A beautiful lakeside race venue

Bring your family and friends, cheer on fellow athletes, and spend the morning with us at Lake Evans.

First Triathlon? You Belong Here. You don't have to be an experienced triathlete to participate. The Super Sprint and Sprint distances provide excellent opportunities to get started, and our goal is to create a welcoming race environment for athletes of all abilities.

Already an experienced racer? Take on the Olympic distance, race for an age-group award, or see how fast you can go on the Lake Evans course.

Make Lake Evans Your Next Finish Line. One venue. Multiple distances. Swim, bike, run—or choose the event that's right for you.

Race with us at Lake Evans and experience one of Bakersfield's great multisport race days.

Pick your event. Start training. We'll see you at the finish line!