Dia De Los Reyes Magos Half Marathon & 5k - Bakersfield
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 8:00AM PST
- Location Bakersfield, California
- Price $28.00 - $59.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Dia De Los Reyes Magos Half Marathon & 5K in Bakersfield, California, on Saturday, January 3, 2026! This vibrant event celebrates "Three Kings Day," a cherished Mexican tradition that brings families together for joy and festivities. Starting at the scenic Yokuts Park, participants can choose between the exhilarating half marathon and a fun 5K race, with the half marathon kicking off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM and kids' races at 8:45 AM.
Experience a morning filled with family-friendly activities, unique medals, and age group trophies for both races. Enjoy delicious tacos, sweet Rosca de Reyes bread, and warm hot chocolate as you celebrate this special day. Don’t miss out on the chance to win cash prizes, including $100 for the fastest male and female in the half marathon! With a flat, paved course and exciting entertainment, including folklorico music and a dance competition, the Dia De Los Reyes Magos event promises to be an unforgettable day of community spirit and fun. Register early to secure your hoodie and be part of this fantastic celebration!
Experience a morning filled with family-friendly activities, unique medals, and age group trophies for both races. Enjoy delicious tacos, sweet Rosca de Reyes bread, and warm hot chocolate as you celebrate this special day. Don’t miss out on the chance to win cash prizes, including $100 for the fastest male and female in the half marathon! With a flat, paved course and exciting entertainment, including folklorico music and a dance competition, the Dia De Los Reyes Magos event promises to be an unforgettable day of community spirit and fun. Register early to secure your hoodie and be part of this fantastic celebration!
Organiser's Description
"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 INSIDE SEVERAL BABY JESUS. 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.
A FEW REASONS TO JOIN OUR EVENT:
* UNIQUE MEDALS
* AGE GROUP TROPHIES FOR BOTH 5K AND HALF MARATHON
* HOODIES (FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE DECEMBER 15TH) SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER
* TACOS
* HOT CHOCOLATE
* $100 TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN THE HALF MARATHON
* $200 CASH TO TEAM WITH MOST PARTICIPANTS
* ROSCA DE REYES SWEET BREAD
* COFFEE MUGS (FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN DANCE COMPETITION :)
* FLAT, PAVED, OUT AND BACK FAST COURSE
* ATHENA, CLYDESDALE CATEGORIES/AGE GROUP AWARDS
* KIDS RACES
* FOLKLORICO
* MUSIC
RACE LOCATION: YOKUTS PARK, 4200 EMPIRE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, 93309
BIB PICK UP ONLY ON RACE DAY: 6:45-8:45AM @ YOKUTS PARK
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 8:00AM
KIDS RACES START TIME: 8:45AM
5K RACE START TIME: 9:00AM
A FEW REASONS TO JOIN OUR EVENT:
* UNIQUE MEDALS
* AGE GROUP TROPHIES FOR BOTH 5K AND HALF MARATHON
* HOODIES (FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE DECEMBER 15TH) SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER
* TACOS
* HOT CHOCOLATE
* $100 TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN THE HALF MARATHON
* $200 CASH TO TEAM WITH MOST PARTICIPANTS
* ROSCA DE REYES SWEET BREAD
* COFFEE MUGS (FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN DANCE COMPETITION :)
* FLAT, PAVED, OUT AND BACK FAST COURSE
* ATHENA, CLYDESDALE CATEGORIES/AGE GROUP AWARDS
* KIDS RACES
* FOLKLORICO
* MUSIC
RACE LOCATION: YOKUTS PARK, 4200 EMPIRE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, 93309
BIB PICK UP ONLY ON RACE DAY: 6:45-8:45AM @ YOKUTS PARK
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 8:00AM
KIDS RACES START TIME: 8:45AM
5K RACE START TIME: 9:00AM
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.80 Fee & HOODIE
Sat 3rd January 2026 (8:00AM PST)
$59.80
GUARANTEED HOODIE FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP BEFORE DECEMBER 15TH BY 11:59PM. Shirts guaranteed for those who sign up after that date. -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & HOODIES
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$38.60
GUARANTEED HOODIE FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP BEFORE DECEMBER15TH BY 11:59PM. Shirts guaranteed for those who sign up after that date. -
5K Clydesdale
Incl. $3.60 Fee & HOODIES
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$38.60
GUARANTEED HOODIE FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP BEFORE DECEMBER 15TH BY 11:59PM. Shirts guaranteed for those who sign up after that date. -
5K Athena
Incl. $3.60 Fee & HOODIE
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$38.60
GUARANTEED HOODIE FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP BEFORE DECEMBER 15TH BY 11:59PM. Shirts guaranteed for those who sign up after that date. -
Kids Races
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (8:45AM PST)
$28.00
ALL KIDS GET A SHIRT! KIDS RACES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING" 7-10 YRS OLD- 400M 5-6 YRS OLD- 200M 3-4 YRS OLD- 100M 1-2 YRDS OLD- 50M UNDER 1 YR OLD- 10M
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