Upcoming Races in Bakersfield

Endurance Grid lists 22 races in Bakersfield, California, from August 2026 to April 2027.

22
Upcoming races
7
Sports covered

Host City

About Bakersfield, CA

Population

408,366

as of 2023

City Elevation

379 ft

Nearest Airport

BFL

Meadows Field

Major Hub

BUR

Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport

Time Zone

Pacific Time

Races in Bakersfield, CA

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Bakersfield, California on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

22 races in Bakersfield

August 2026 Bakersfield, California Races

1 upcoming race in Bakersfield, California in August.
Aug
15
Sat
Running
TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD
4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
4 Mile
Avg 96° / 69°·379 ft city elevation

September 2026 Bakersfield, California Races

4 upcoming races in Bakersfield, California in September.
Sep
3–24
Thu–Thu
Running
HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES
4100 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
5K
Avg 94° / 67°·379 ft city elevation
Sep
6
Sun
Running
FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD
4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
Avg 93° / 66°·379 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026
11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 92° / 65°·379 ft city elevation
Sep
26–30
Sat–Wed
Running
The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
5K · 10K
Avg 88° / 61°·379 ft city elevation

October 2026 Bakersfield, California Races

8 upcoming races in Bakersfield, California in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk
The Park at Riverwalk, Bakersfield, CA
1K · 5K
Avg 86° / 58°·379 ft city elevation
Oct
3–17
Sat–Sat
Running
SCREAMER RUN 2025
California State University Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 86° / 58°·379 ft city elevation
Oct
4
Sun
Running
Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk
Sam Lynn BallPark, Bakersfield, CA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 85° / 58°·379 ft city elevation
Oct
4–10
Sun–Sat
Running
9th Annual Running with the Angels - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness
The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield, CA
5K
Avg 80° / 47°·379 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Triathlon
Lake Evans Triathlon, 5k & 10k
Lake Evans, Bakersfield, CA
5K · 10K · Sprint · Olympic
Avg 79° / 53°·379 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)
Yokuts Park, Bakersfield, CA
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · Half Marathon
Avg 77° / 51°·379 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
CASA Superhero Run
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
5K · 10K · Other
Avg 77° / 51°·379 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash
The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield, CA
5K · Other
Avg 76° / 51°·379 ft city elevation

November 2026 Bakersfield, California Races

1 upcoming race in Bakersfield, California in November.
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Bakersfield Turkey Day Run
The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield, CA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 63° / 41°·379 ft city elevation

December 2026 Bakersfield, California Races

2 upcoming races in Bakersfield, California in December.
Dec
10
Thu
Running
SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD
4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
Avg 59° / 38°·379 ft city elevation
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots
The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield, CA
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 58° / 37°·379 ft city elevation

February 2027 Bakersfield, California Races

4 upcoming races in Bakersfield, California in February.
Feb
6
Sat
Running
Love Your Park Fun Run & 5K
11801 Noreiga Rd, Bakersfield, CA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 61° / 40°·379 ft city elevation
Feb
13
Sat
Running
Valentine's Run 2027
9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
10K
Avg 63° / 41°·379 ft city elevation
Feb
20
Sat
Running
Bakersfield Coffee Run
The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield, CA
5K · 10K · Other
Avg 65° / 42°·379 ft city elevation
Feb
20
Sat
Running
Runnin' To The Rig
Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA
5K · Other
Avg 65° / 42°·379 ft city elevation

March 2027 Bakersfield, California Races

1 upcoming race in Bakersfield, California in March.
Mar
13
Sat
Running
St. Patrick's Day 5k 2027
The Park at Riverwalk, Bakersfield, CA
5K
Avg 69° / 45°·379 ft city elevation

April 2027 Bakersfield, California Races

1 upcoming race in Bakersfield, California in April.
Apr
3–4
Sat–Sun
Running
Bakersfield Marathon
Kern County Museum, Bakersfield, CA
1K · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · Other
Avg 72° / 47°·379 ft city elevation

Just Outside Bakersfield

Races near Bakersfield

All American 5K
Sat, Jul 4
490 W D St, Tehachapi, CA
33 mi away
2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk
Sat, Nov 28
1331 Browning Rd, Delano, CA
34 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Bakersfield, California?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 22 upcoming races in Bakersfield, California, spanning 7 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Bakersfield?+
Bakersfield hosts aquabike, road cycling, duathlon, mountain bike, running, swimrun, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Bakersfield?+
Races in Bakersfield run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and February.
What race distances can you find in Bakersfield?+
Upcoming races in Bakersfield cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and more.