3RD Annual
The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run
The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run is a running race on September 26–30, 2026 in Bakersfield, CA, with entry fees from $42 to $52.
- Date
- September 26–30, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $42–$52
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Event Itinerary
6:00 am Set Up
6:45 am Check-in and Packet Pickup
6:50 am Pictures
7:15 am Welcome & Announcements
7:30 am 10K Run Start Time
7:40 am 5K Run Start Time
11:45 am Closing Announcements
The 5K and 10K routes share the same start. Clearly marked turnaround signs will indicate when to split.
5K runners will hit 1 water station at the midway point. 10K runners will have access to 3 water stations spaced throughout the route.
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
88°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
2%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bakersfield 5 Nw, 9 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
65
Days to train
- Race
- The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run
- Date
- September 26–30, 2026
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
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The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run
Sep 26, 2026