Hart Park Thursday Series
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Hart Park After Hours Series (Hart Memorial Park, Bakersfield, CA)
The Hart Park After Hours Series is a four-week Thursday night race series at Hart Memorial Park in Bakersfield. The program alternates mountain bike and 5K running events and includes dedicated kids races and a combined "Double Down" option for competitors who enter both disciplines.
Mountain bike and gravel races use a short track loop of about 1 to 2 miles, run as a mass start and contested for roughly 20 to 25 minutes plus one lap. The MTB course is described as flowy with mixed park terrain and dirt paths. Helmets are required for bike events and lights are recommended for later-season dates. All bike types are permitted.
The 5K run is organized as three spectator-friendly one-mile loops, run as a mass start to keep runners close to the start and finish areas. Points are awarded at each race during the series and overall awards are given at the final event. The series schedule features weekly gatherings with music and a community atmosphere at the start/finish area.
Distances included in the series: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K
- 6 miles (MTB / Gravel)
- 9 miles (Double Down total)
- 5K (School kids)
- 6 miles (School kids MTB)
