Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers and 2K Latke Loop Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Runners, joggers and walkers of ALL ages and abilities are invited to the eighth annual Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers, an 8K run organized by TEMPLE BETH EL of Bakersfield, California, in celebration of the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. This family-friendly community event also includes the 2K Latke Loop Fun Run.

📅 Event Details

The 8K and 2K runs will take place on Sunday, December 14, at the beautiful PANORAMA VISTA PRESERVE (panoramavista.org). The race starts at 8:30 AM.

• Course: The 8K and 2K courses will take participants through scenic natural preserve land situated along the Kern River in northeast Bakersfield.
• Wildlife: This riparian woodland area is home to many native plants and animals and includes hiking, biking and equestrian trails.
• Registration Benefits: Registration includes a custom finisher medal, Hanukkah swag, water and refreshments, and entry into the race raffle.
• T-shirts: PLUS those who register by 6 PM on November 30 will be guaranteed an event T-shirt.

🎉 Additional Information

• Teams: Teams of 3 or more will receive a registration discount.
• Awards: Awards will be given to top finishers of the 8K.
• Festivities: Race day festivities will include music and giveaways.

💻 Virtual Event

Run or walk (or skip, skate, swim, bike, treadmill, etc.) ANYWHERE and ANYTIME during the eight days of Hanukkah . . . Monday, December 15 through Monday, December 22.

• Distance: Participants will be able to download a custom race bib, run or walk an 8K or 2K distance at a location of their choosing (e.g., neighborhood, running trail, stairwell, etc.).
• Results: Post their results on the "RESULTS" page, and download a finisher's certificate.
• Team Discount: PLUS teams with three or more virtual event members will receive a registration discount.
• Raffle: Back this year is a RACE RAFFLE for registrants of the virtual event. The drawing will take place on Facebook Live (check back for date and time).

📦 Race Items

Registrants will receive a race shirt, finisher medal and Hanukkah swag. Race items will be mailed on December 11 to those who register by 12 noon on December 10. A second mailing will be made the week of December 22 to those who register after 12 noon on December 10. A small shipping fee will be applied during registration. Unfortunately, packet pickup is not available for the virtual event.

💖 Proceeds

Race proceeds will benefit TEMPLE BETH EL (templebethelbakersfield.org), a Reform Jewish synagogue and tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the KERN RIVER PARKWAY FOUNDATION (kernriverparkway.org), a local nonprofit that works to protect, preserve and restore the natural riparian and wildlife habitat of the Kern River.

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit this link.