Dia De Los Reyes Magos Half Marathon & 5k - Bakersfield

🎉 Event Overview

"Dia de los Reyes Magos" or 3 wise men day is a very important Mexican celebration! On January 6th, kids are expected to receive presents from the "Reyes Magos" and families get together to share the "Rosca de Reyes" or sweet bread and drink some hot chocolate! This "Rosca de Reyes" bread contains several baby Jesus figurines inside. It's the tradition that whoever gets the baby Jesus is expected to bring tamales and hot chocolate on February 2nd! Join us at this celebration for a morning of family fun at the Dia De Los Reyes Magos Half Marathon and 5k.

🏅 Event Highlights

• UNIQUE MEDALS: Participants will receive special design medals.
• AGE GROUP TROPHIES: Available for both 5k and half marathon categories.
• HOODIES: For those who register before December 15th: shirts for those who sign up after.
• TACOS: Enjoy delicious tacos as part of the post-race celebrations.

🥇 Awards and Prizes

• HOT CHOCOLATE: Warm drinks to celebrate the day.
• $100 CASH PRIZE: To the first male and female in the half marathon.
• $200 CASH: To the team with the most participants.
• ROSCA DE REYES: Sweet bread to share with family and friends.

🏃‍♀️ Race Details

• RACE LOCATION: Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, California, 93309.
• BIB PICK UP: Only on race day from 6:45 AM to 8:45 AM at Yokuts Park.
• HALF MARATHON START TIME: 8:00 AM.
• KIDS RACES START TIME: 8:45 AM. 5k Race starts at 9:00 AM.

🎶 Festivities

• KIDS RACES: Fun races for the little ones.
• FOLKLORICO: Experience traditional dances and performances.
• MUSIC: Enjoy live music to keep the spirits high during the event.
• ATHENA, CLYDESDALE CATEGORIES: Awards for specific divisions and age groups.

🌐 More Information

For more details and to register, visit our official race page.