Bakersfield Rudolph Run
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About the race
The Bakersfield Rudolph Run is a community running event held on December 12, 2026 at Lake Ming, 6299 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. The event offers in-person run and walk options, youth entries, and a virtual 5k option.
Distances offered:
- 3.1 Miles
- 2 Miles
There are separate youth entries for both distances. Youth registrants receive a bib, a finisher's medal, and reindeer antlers; a Rudolph holiday sweatshirt is available as an optional add-on. The virtual 5k includes a swag option that can be picked up at Packet Pick Up or mailed to participants for an additional fee.
Registration fees listed for the events are $40.00 for the adult 5k and 2 Mile run/walk, $20.00 for youth entries, and $45.00 for the virtual 5k. Donations collected at the event support the Mission of Kern County, which provides food, shelter, and life-transforming programs to vulnerable community members.
On-course and event amenities include a decorated course, reindeer games, reindeer antlers, a Rudolph holiday sweatshirt, a finisher's medal, a hot cocoa bar, chip timing, and a costume contest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
