Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run
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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots
The event is the 8th annual Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots, held on 12/19/2026 at The Park at River Walk in Bakersfield, CA. The event offers multiple participation formats with entry fees listed for each option.
All registered participants receive a Christmas designed sweatshirt and jingle bells. Participants who bring a new, unwrapped toy are awarded a Santa hat. Special pricing applies for children 9 and under; this discount does not apply to the virtual option and is applied automatically at checkout.
Event formats and selected details:
- 5K including a Late Comers 5K that does not include a finisher's medal but includes a sweatshirt, jingle bells, goodies, and a timed run that can qualify for age group awards.
- 3.1 miles as a Virtual Run; the virtual option is not eligible for age group awards, results are not posted, and swag items are mailed within two weeks after the event.
- A walking option labeled as 1 Mile Walk is listed as not timed.
Published registration fees include $45.00 for the Late Comers 5K, $37.50 for the 5K Run/Walk and walking option, and $50.00 for the Virtual Run. Registration open and close dates vary by event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
