SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD
Bakersfield, CA
Thu, Dec 10, 2026
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Thursday, December 10th, 2026
4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield CA
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41–61°F · low rain risk
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2025
35–52°F
dry
2024
39–60°F
dry
2023
38–61°F
dry
2022
43–66°F
dry
2021
44–56°F
dry
2020
38–63°F
dry
2019
46–58°F
dry
2018
42–52°F
dry
2017
39–71°F
dry
2016
47–60°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Celebrate Christmas with this fun, friendly running event, the 1st Annual SANTA'S FUN RUN! Last event of our Reyes Running Festival series! Dress up as your favorite Santa costume and enjoy delicious tacos, hot chocolate, and Mexican "pan dulce" as you cross the finish line! Bring your family and enjoy this fun running event!
New Addition
WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!
Race Amenities
- TACOS: Enjoy delicious tacos post-race.
- MEDAL: Finisher medals for all participants.
- HOT CHOCOLATE: Warm up with hot chocolate at the finish.
- MEXICAN PAN DULCE: Savor traditional sweet bread.
- HOODIES: All participants receive a cozy hoodie.
- Great Running course: Experience a top-notch running course.
- Age group Awards: Awards for top finishers in each age category.
- EXTRA MEDAL for those doing Reyes Running Series: Additional recognition for series participants.
- Chip Timing Event: Official timing to track your performance.
- KIDS RACES: Fun races for children of all ages.
- FLAT, FAST COURSE: A perfect course for achieving your best time.
- Music: Enjoy lively music throughout the event.
- Fun: A joyous atmosphere for everyone!
Bib Pick Up
THURSDAY, Dec 10th - 2:30-3:45PM @ YOKUTS PARK, BAKERSFIELD
Race Day Schedule
- 2:30-3:45PM: BIB PICK UP or late registration.
- 4:00PM: 2 MILE race starts!
- 3:45PM: KIDS Races begin.
More Information
For further details and registration, visit the official race page: SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD.
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