North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival

Event Overview

Gather your friends, family, and coworkers and join us for the 2025 North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival at Delano Heritage Park Museum, 330 S. Lexington St., Delano, CA 93215!

This exciting challenge allows you to raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer all while having fun!

Beneficiary Information

• Funding: 100% of the funds will benefit the Kern County Cancer Foundation.
• Assistance: Funds assist local patients with medical bills related to cancer treatment.
• Children's Support: Helps children with cancer who must travel for treatment.
• More Info: Visit us at www.kerncountycancerfoundation.org.

Event Details

This is our 2nd Annual NORTH KERN CANCER RUN/WALK and FESTIVAL Event and we can't do it without you!

• Date: Saturday, October 11th
• Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
• Location: Delano Heritage Park Museum, 330 S. Lexington St., Delano, CA 93215
• Early Registration: $10, rising to $20 after September 1, 2025.

Registration Costs

• Children's Registration: $10 for ages 3-11.
• T-Shirts: Available for purchase at $20, deadline 09/26/2025.
• Survivors: FREE entry with a special designated area.
• Awards: Top fundraising teams and individuals will receive awards.

Fundraising Purpose

We are trying to raise as many funds as possible for Kern County cancer patients who need financial assistance and transportation during treatment.

Some T-shirts will be available for sale at the event. Donations are always welcome.

Health Precautions

Please be mindful of those around you, especially the delicate immune systems of the cancer survivors attending the event.

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been around someone who has recently been diagnosed, please stay home. We can wait to see you next year. We follow CDC Guidelines which can be found when you click the link below.

Link to Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 | CDC

Contact Information

Thank you! - North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival Committee

2025 Run/Walk Schedule

• 7:30 AM: Participant Arrival
• 7:30 AM: Vendor Fair, Opportunity Drawing & Survivor Social
• 8:00 AM: Stretch
• 8:10 AM: Welcome - Matt Cauthron, North Kern Cancer Run/Walk Chair
• 8:15 AM: National Anthem
• 8:20 AM: Speaker & Invocation - Cancer Survivor
• 8:25 AM: Race Rules
• 8:30 AM: Survivor Walk Start
• 8:40 AM: General Participant Start—Runners
• 8:45 AM: General Participant Start—Walkers
• 8:50 AM: On Stage: Announcements & Performances
• 9:20 AM: Jog-A-Thon Child Participant Check-in
• 9:30 AM: Mascot Run Begins
• 9:40 AM: Children’s Jog-a-Thon Begins
• 10:00 AM: Winners Announced: 5k by Category, Jog-A-Thon, Top Fundraisers, Raffle, Vendor Fair Hunt Winner

Race Registration

For more information and to register, please visit North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival Registration.