Bakersfield Rudolph Run
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About the race
The Bakersfield Rudolph Run takes place at Lake Ming in Bakersfield on December 12, 2026. The event is presented as a family tradition and includes morning music and reindeer games. Donations from the event support the Mission of Kern County, which provides food, shelter and life transforming programs to vulnerable people in the community.
Distances offered:
- 5k Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
- Youth 5k Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
- 2 Mile Run/Walk
- Youth 2 Mile Run/Walk
- Virtual 5k (3.1 miles) completed anytime and anywhere through 12/31
Race amenities noted by the organizer include a decorated course with reindeer games, reindeer antlers, a Rudolph holiday sweatshirt, finisher's medal, finisher's certificate, chip timing, a hot cocoa bar, and a costume contest. Youth registrations include a bib, finisher's medal, and reindeer antlers; the sweatshirt is an optional add-on. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
