TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD
TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Bakersfield, CA, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Location
- 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
- Price
- $25–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
“I RUN FOR TACOS”! 1ST ANNUAL TACO 6K RUN! Good, family, friendly fun event for the whole family! We’ll have a fun/competitive 6k (3.72 mile), a fun 2 mile walk and kids races!
WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS! A few reasons to join our event:
- Delicious TACOS
- Agua Fresca
- Unique medal
- EXTRA medal (Reyes Running Series)
- Age group awards
- Kids races
- 6K Run/Walk or 2 mile walk
- Great running course
- Music
- Fun!
6K participants get awards if placing top 3 in age group awards (<19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
2 mile is a walk event, NO age group or top finishers awards for this event!
BIB PICK UP:
SATURDAY, August 15th @ YOKUTS PARK, BAKERSFIELD (BIB PICK UP ONLY ON RACE DAY): 5:45-6:45AM
6K/2 MILE- START- 7:00AM
KIDS RACES- 6:45AM
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
96°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bakersfield 5 Nw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bakersfield, CA
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
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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23
Days to train
- Race
- TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD
Aug 15, 2026