Endurance Grid lists 26 races in Bakersfield, California, from September 2026 to April 2027.
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Racing in Bakersfield
The Bakersfield race calendar is busiest in October, September, and February. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Duathlon, Road Cycling, Mountain Bike, Aquabike, and other sports — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 10K, 1 Mile, Sprint, and Half Marathon, along with other popular distances.
Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.
Population
408,366
as of 2023
City Elevation
379 ft
Nearest Airport
BFL
Meadows Field
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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September 2026 Bakersfield, California Races
6 upcoming races in Bakersfield, California in September.
Sep
3
Thu
RunningRoad CyclingDuathlon+1
HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE 1
4100 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
5K · Under 25 mi · Under 10 mi · Sprint
Avg 94° / 67°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 94° / 67°379 ft city elevation
Sep
5
Sat
Running
FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD
4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
Avg 93° / 66°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 93° / 66°379 ft city elevation
Sep
10
Thu
RunningRoad CyclingDuathlon+1
HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE #2
4100 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
5K · Under 25 mi · Under 10 mi · Sprint
Avg 93° / 65°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 93° / 65°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
Avg 92° / 65°379 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Move With MADD 5k
11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
5K
Avg 90° / 63°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 90° / 63°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
Avg 88° / 61°379 ft city elevation
October 2026 Bakersfield, California Races
9 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
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
Avg 85° / 58°379 ft city elevation
Oct
4–10
Sun–Sat
Running
9th Annual Running with the Angels - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness
11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
5K
Avg 80° / 47°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 80° / 47°379 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Louis Duarte's Breast Cancer Awareness 5k
6957 Lake Road, Bakersfield, CA
5K
Avg 83° / 56°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 83° / 56°379 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
SCREAMER RUN 2026
California State University Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 86° / 58°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 86° / 58°379 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
TriathlonAquabikeDuathlon+2
Lake Evans Triathlon, 5k & 10k
Lake Evans, Bakersfield, CA
5K · 10K · Sprint · Olympic
Avg 79° / 53°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 79° / 53°379 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
CASA Superhero Run
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
5K · 10K
Avg 77° / 51°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 77° / 51°379 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash
The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield, CA
5K
Avg 76° / 51°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 76° / 51°379 ft city elevation
Oct
30
Fri
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
Avg 77° / 51°379 ft city elevation
November 2026 Bakersfield, California Races
2 upcoming races in Bakersfield, California in November.
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Mind Over Miles
11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
4 Mile
Avg 65° / 42°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 65° / 42°379 ft city elevation
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
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
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
Avg 58° / 37°379 ft city elevation
January 2027 Bakersfield, California Races
1 upcoming race in Bakersfield, California in January.
Jan
9
Sat
Running
Fog Run
6299 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, CA
5K · 10K
Avg 58° / 39°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 58° / 39°379 ft city elevation
February 2027 Bakersfield, California Races
4 upcoming races in Bakersfield, California in February.
Feb
6
Sat
Running
Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser
11801 Noreiga Rd, Bakersfield, CA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 61° / 40°·379 ft city elevation
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
Avg 63° / 41°379 ft city elevation
Feb
20
Sat
Running
Bakersfield Coffee Run
The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield, CA
5K · 10K
Avg 65° / 42°·379 ft city elevation
Avg 65° / 42°379 ft city elevation
Feb
20
Sat
Running
Runnin' To The Rig
Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA
5K
Avg 65° / 42°·379 ft city elevation
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
Avg 69° / 45°379 ft city elevation
April 2027 Bakersfield, California Races
1 upcoming race in Bakersfield, California in April.
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 September.
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.