Dia De Los Reyes Magos Half Marathon & 5k - Bakersfield
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 8:00AM PST
- Location Bakersfield, California
- Price $28.00 - $79.94
- Races 5 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the Dia De Los Reyes Magos Half Marathon & 5K in Bakersfield, Kern on Saturday, January 3, 2026! This vibrant event honors a cherished Mexican tradition, bringing families together for a day filled with fun, festivities, and healthy competition. Lace up your running shoes and choose between the challenging half marathon or the spirited 5K, both set against the scenic backdrop of Yokuts Park.
Participants can expect unique medals, age group awards, and special hoodies for early registrants. Indulge in delicious tacos and sweet Rosca de Reyes bread while sipping on hot chocolate with friends and family. The atmosphere will be lively with Folklorico performances and music to keep spirits high! The half marathon kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the kids' races at 8:45 AM and the 5K at 9:00 AM. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate community, culture, and fitness in one fantastic event!
Participants can expect unique medals, age group awards, and special hoodies for early registrants. Indulge in delicious tacos and sweet Rosca de Reyes bread while sipping on hot chocolate with friends and family. The atmosphere will be lively with Folklorico performances and music to keep spirits high! The half marathon kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the kids' races at 8:45 AM and the 5K at 9:00 AM. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate community, culture, and fitness in one fantastic event!
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 UNIQUE AWARDS 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
* ROSCA DE REYES SWEET BREAD
* 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 UNIQUE AWARDS 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
* ROSCA DE REYES SWEET BREAD
* 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. $5.94 Fee & HOODIE
Sat 3rd January 2026 (8:00AM PST)
$79.94
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. $4.20 Fee & HOODIES
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$49.20
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. $4.20 Fee & HOODIES
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$49.20
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. $4.20 Fee & HOODIE
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$49.20
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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Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, 93309, CA, United States
Dia De Los Reyes Magos Half Marathon & 5k - Bakersfield
