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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
The Park at Riverwalk, Bakersfield CA
5K
61–89°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
61–74°F
dry
2024
68–106°F
dry
2023
56–85°F
dry
2022
62–89°F
dry
2021
57–96°F
dry
2020
67–101°F
dry
2019
48–83°F
dry
2018
65–78°F
rain
2017
51–79°F
dry
2016
55–72°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 3
Sunny · 71–104°F
Saturday, Oct 3starts near 71°F · 7% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Lace'n It Up 2026
Event Overview
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Location: The Park at Riverwalk, Bakersfield, CA
- Type: 5K Run/Walk & 1K Celebration Walk
- Website: Race Information
Kickoff for Pinktober
- Join: Links for Life to kick off Paint the Town Pink!
- Special Activities: Features special survivor recognition, local vendors, food & drink, music, raffle prizes, and more!
- Community Focus: Celebrate breast cancer awareness in a fun and engaging environment.
- Attendance: Set to be our biggest event yet!
Links for Life Mission
- Aims: Raises breast cancer awareness and celebrates local survivors.
- Support: All net proceeds directly fund important programs and services.
- Services: Offers diagnostic services such as mammograms, wigs, nutrition education, and monthly grocery cards.
- Education: Provides education, support resources, and screenings throughout Kern County.
Thank You to Our Sponsor
- Presenting Sponsor: California Resources Corporation!
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