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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
6299 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield CA
5K
41–59°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
36–55°F
dry
2024
39–53°F
dry
2023
37–60°F
dry
2022
39–52°F
dry
2021
38–61°F
dry
2020
44–56°F
dry
2019
46–64°F
dry
2018
38–57°F
dry
2017
40–64°F
dry
2016
50–58°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
41°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
A Bakersfield family tradition! Bring a partner and enjoy a fun morning of music and reindeer games.
Donations support the Mission of Kern County which provides food, shelter and life transforming programs to the most vulnerable individuals in our community.
Amenities:
- Decorated course with reindeer games
- Reindeer Antlers
- Rudolph Holiday Sweatshirt
- Finisher's Medal
- Hot Cocoa Bar
- Decorated Course
- Chip Timing
- Finisher's Certificate
- Costume Contest
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