Hart Park Thursday Series
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Hart Park After Work Series
The Hart Park After Hours Series is a four-week Thursday night race series at Hart Memorial Park in Bakersfield. It is presented by Team Action Dad and is part of the RSCR series. Events alternate between mountain bike short-track races and a spectator-friendly 5K run, with additional youth and e-bike categories.
The mountain bike and gravel races use a short track loop of approximately 1–2 miles with a mass start and multiple laps. Typical race duration for the adult fields is about 20–25 minutes plus one lap. Helmets are required and lights are recommended for later-season events.
The 5K run follows three one-mile loops around the start/finish area to allow repeated spectator viewing. A Double Down event combines both the MTB portion and the 5K into a combined entry. Points are awarded each race and overall awards are given at the final event of the series.
Entry fees are listed per event and vary by category, including lower fees for school/youth events and higher fees for combined entries.
Distances included in the series: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 6 miles : MTB / Gravel race
- 5 km : 5K Run
- 9 miles : Double Down MTB and 5K Run
- 5 km : School Kids 5K
- 6 miles : School Kids MTB
- 6 miles : E-BIKE OPEN
