Bakersfield Rudolph Run

DEC
13
2025
Celebrate the season at the Bakersfield Rudolph Run with a decorated course, reindeer games and a costume contest. Choose in person or virtual 5K and snag a medal, antlers and a sweatshirt while supporting Mission at Kern County.
Sat 13 Dec 2025
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Bakersfield Rudolph Run takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. The event location is listed as 6299 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. The race program includes in-person and virtual options.

Distances offered:

  • 5k Run/Walk
  • Youth 5k Run/Walk
  • 2 Mile Run/Walk
  • Youth 2 Mile Run/Walk
  • Virtual 5k

The virtual 5k registration includes a finisher medal, reindeer antlers, and a reindeer sweatshirt.

Features and organisation

The event is described as a family-oriented run with a decorated course and reindeer games. Amenities include a hot cocoa bar, finisher's certificate, chip timing, finisher's medal, reindeer antlers, a Rudolph holiday sweatshirt, and a costume contest with awards for top costumes and best team costume. Packet pickup is listed as race-day only at Lake Ming (address given separately as 13375 Lake Ming Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306).

Donations from the event support the Mission at Kern County, which provides food, shelter and programs for vulnerable people. The event is hosted by the Activitynut Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3). A group discount saves $5 per person for teams of five or more. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
5 km
Youth 5k Run/walk
2 Mile Run/walk
Youth 2 Mile Run/walk
Virtual 5k