SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD
- Date
- December 10, 2026
- Location
- 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
- Distance
- 2 MILE RACE WALK · KIDS FUN RUN
From the Organizer
Celebrate Christmas with this fun, friendly running event,1st Annual SANTA'S FUN RUN! Last event of our Reyes Running Festival series! Dress up as your favorite Santa costume and enjoy delicious tacos, hot chocolate and mexican "pan dulce" as you cross the finish line! Bring your family and enjoy this fun running event!
WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!
Race Amenities:
- TACOS
- MEDAL
- HOT CHOCOLATE
- MEXICAN PAN DULCE
- HOODIES
- Great Running course
- Age group Awards
- EXTRA MEDAL for those doing Reyes Running Series
- Chip timing event
- KIDS RACES
- FLAT, FAST COURSE
- Music
- Fun!
BIB PICK UP
THURSDAY, Dec 10th- 2:30-3:45PM @ YOKUTS PARK, BAKERSFIELD
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
2:30-3:45PM- BIB PICK UP or late registration
4:00PM- 2 MILE race starts!
3:45PM- KIDS Races
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
59°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
14%
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?
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Days to train
- Race
- SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD
- Date
- December 10, 2026
- Location
- 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
Coming Up
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5K
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD?
- SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD is a running race held in Bakersfield, California on December 10, 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 SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD?
- Thursday, December 10, 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 SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD
Dec 10, 2026