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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield CA
5K · 10K
62–91°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
68–87°F
dry
2024
65–93°F
dry
2023
58–86°F
dry
2022
71–102°F
dry
2021
69–94°F
dry
2020
63–91°F
dry
2019
71–95°F
dry
2018
64–101°F
dry
2017
54–92°F
dry
2016
63–98°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Rain likely · 66–91°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 66°F · 6% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph
About this race
Event Itinerary
- 6:00 am: Set Up
- 6:45 am: Check-in and Packet Pickup
- 6:50 am: Pictures
- 7:15 am: Welcome & Announcements
Race Start Times
- 7:30 am: 10K Run Start Time
- 7:40 am: 5K Run Start Time
- 11:45 am: Closing Announcements
- Routes: The 5K and 10K routes share the same start. Clearly marked turnaround signs will indicate when to split.
Water Stations
- 5K Runners: 1 water station at the midway point.
- 10K Runners: Access to 3 water stations spaced throughout the route.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-26
- Location: 11200 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
- More Info: The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run
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