FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD
Bakersfield, CA
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield CA
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73–100°F · low rain risk
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2025
72–100°F
dry
2024
73–109°F
dry
2023
69–94°F
dry
2022
80–114°F
dry
2021
68–104°F
dry
2020
75–111°F
dry
2019
79–105°F
dry
2018
78–103°F
dry
2017
78–99°F
dry
2016
59–81°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Come and celebrate MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE & HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH at this unique event! 1st ANNUAL FIESTA HALF MARATHON, 10K & 2 mile walk. Family, friendly, fun event! All running events provide a flat, fast course starting and finishing at Yokuts Park. Perfect course for a PR!
Walking Event
WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS! This is just a WALK event. No running.
Entertainment
WE'LL HAVE A LIVE BANDA playing from 8:15-9:15AM!!
Race Amenities
- TACOS: Enjoy delicious tacos post-race!
- MEXICAN AGUAS FRESCAS: Refresh yourself with traditional drinks.
- MEXICAN PAN DULCE: Savor sweet pastries as you celebrate.
- CHIP TIMED EVENT: Experience accurate race timing.
- DRI FIT SHIRT: Receive a comfortable running shirt.
- FINISHER MEDAL: Earn a medal for your achievement.
- EXTRA MEDAL: Participate in the REYES RUNNING SERIES for an additional medal.
- AGE GROUP Awards: Compete in both 10K and half marathon events.
- KIDS RACES: Participate and win trophy awards for top 3 in each race!
- HALF MARATHON EARLY START: Get a head start at 6:00AM.
- FLAT COURSE: Enjoy a Half Marathon out and back route.
- RUNNING HAT & WATER BOTTLE: Receive these perks as a half marathon participant!
- $200 CASH: For the team with the most participants (kids doing kids races excluded).
- $200 CASH: For top male/female overall in the HALF MARATHON!
- FREE KIDS RUN registration: If signed up by Sun, August 16th.
- FOLKLORICO ENTERTAINMENT: Enjoy lively performances!
Race Schedule
- BIB PICK UP: Sat, Sep 5th @ 5:15-7:15AM
- HALF MARATHON START TIME: 6:00AM
- 10K START TIME: 7:00AM
- 2 MILE WALK: 7:00AM
- KIDS RACES START TIME: 6:45AM
- FOLKLORICO: 8:00-8:15AM
- LIVE BANDA: 8:15-9:15AM
- AWARDS: 9:15AM
Contact Information
Race Director: Jesus Campos @ [email protected]
Registration
For more information and to register, please visit this link.
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