Summer Grand Prix
- Date
- June 13 – July 25, 2026
- Distance
- Summer Grand Prix: Race 1 · Summer Grand Prix: Race 2 · Summer Grand Prix: Race 3 & more
From the Organizer
The Summer Grand Prix is a thrilling four-race competition for runners of all levels. Held at the scenic Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, this series offers a challenging yet rewarding summer of racing.
NEW FOR 2026
1. We are adding divisions! (Youth, High School and Adult)
2. Only two waves.
3. Prizes for top three in each division. (M/F)
4. Scoring only the best of three races.
We believe these changes will give more opportunity for runners to compete and win, allows participants to miss a race and improves the overall experience of the series.
Four Open 5k Races
Participate in four exciting 5k races throughout the summer, each held at the picturesque Panorama Vista Preserve.
Walkers are welcomed and encouraged to participate.
Points System
Top three finishers (M/F) in each division (not wave) will earn points.
1st place • 9pts
2nd place • 8pts
3rd place • 7pts
4th place • 6pts
5th place • 5pts
6th place • 4pts
7th place • 3pts
8th place • 2pts
9th place • 1pts
Race Waves
Select from one of the three waves you want to race
Wave 1 • 6:15am
Wave 2 • 7:00am
**time will expire after 45 minutes of each race
Grand Prix Champions
The runners with the most points in each division accumulated across the series will be crowned the overall champion of the Summer Grand Prix.
Top Finisher Winners
This year we are breaking up our winners into three divisions Youth, High School and Adult each with top three winners per division both female and male athletes.
Donations
Part of the proceeds and donations will go to the Panorama Vista Preserve to help them continue to maintain and improve the scenic venue for all to share and enjoy.
Parking
Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged. Overflow parking along the street.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
103°
Low
68°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
0 to 10 mph
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 Summer Grand Prix, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- Summer Grand Prix
- Date
- June 13 – July 25, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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 Summer Grand Prix?
- Summer Grand Prix is a running race held in Bakersfield, California on June 13, 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 Summer Grand Prix?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Bakersfield, California at 901 E Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Summer Grand Prix?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Summer Grand Prix
Jun 13, 2026