FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 6:00AM PDT
- Location Bakersfield, California
- Price $28.00 - $89.48
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Fiesta Half Marathon and 10K in Bakersfield, Kern on Saturday, September 5, 2026! This exciting event not only celebrates Mexican Independence and Hispanic Heritage Month but also offers a family-friendly atmosphere filled with fun and camaraderie. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, or a leisurely 2-mile walk, all set on a flat, fast course that begins and ends at beautiful Yokuts Park—perfect for those aiming for a personal record!
Race festivities kick off bright and early, with the half marathon starting at 6:00 AM, followed by the 10K and the 2-mile walk at 7:00 AM. Kids races will also take place, providing an opportunity for young runners to shine with trophy awards for the top three in each category. Enjoy delicious tacos, refreshing aguas frescas, and sweet Mexican pan dulce as you celebrate the spirit of the event. With chip timing, age group awards, and a lively Banda performance, the Fiesta Half Marathon and 10K promises a memorable day of running and cultural celebration. Don't miss out on the fun—mark your calendars for this can't-miss event!
Race festivities kick off bright and early, with the half marathon starting at 6:00 AM, followed by the 10K and the 2-mile walk at 7:00 AM. Kids races will also take place, providing an opportunity for young runners to shine with trophy awards for the top three in each category. Enjoy delicious tacos, refreshing aguas frescas, and sweet Mexican pan dulce as you celebrate the spirit of the event. With chip timing, age group awards, and a lively Banda performance, the Fiesta Half Marathon and 10K promises a memorable day of running and cultural celebration. Don't miss out on the fun—mark your calendars for this can't-miss event!
Organiser's Description
COME AND CELEBRATE MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE & HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT THIS UNIQUE EVENT! 1ST ANNUAL FIESTA HALF MARATHON, 10K & 2 MILE WALK. FAMILY, FRIENDLY, FUN EVENT! ALL RUNNING EVENTS PROVIDE A FLAT, FAST COURSE STARTING AND FINISHING AT YOKUTS PARK. PERFECT COURSE FOR A PR!
WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS! THIS IS JUST A WALK EVENT. NO RUNNING.
WE'LL HAVE A LIVE BANDA PLAYING FROM 8:15-9:15AM!!
RACE AMENITIES:
* TACOS
* MEXICAN AGUAS FRESCAS
* MEXICAN PAN DULCE
* CHIP TIMED EVENT
* DRI FIT SHIRT
* FINISHER MEDAL
* EXTRA MEDAL (REYES RUNNING SERIES)
* AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH THE 10K AND HALF MARATHON
* KIDS RACES WITH TROPHY AWARDS FOR TOP 3 ON EACH RACE!
* HALF MARATHON 6:00AM EARLY START!
* HALF MARATHON OUT AND BACK, FLAT COURSE!
* HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS GET A RUNNING HAT AND WATER BOTTLE!
* $200 CASH TO TEAM WITH MOST PARTICIPANTS (KIDS DOING KIDS RACES EXCLUDED)
* $200 CASH TO TOP MALE/FEMALE OVERALL IN THE HALF MARATHON!
* FREE KIDS RUN REGISTRATION IF SIGNED UP BY SUN, AUGUST 16TH
* FOLKLORICO ENTERTAINMENT
* FUN!!
HALF MARATHONERS GET AN EXTRA WATER BOTTLE AND RUNNING HAT!
BIB PICK UP: SAT, SEP 5TH @ 5:15-7:15AM
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 6:00AM
10K START TIME: 7:00AM
2 MILE WALK: 7:00AM
KIDS RACES START TIME: 6:45AM
FOLKLORICO: 8:00-8:15AM
LIVE BANDA: 8:15-9:15AM
AWARDS: 9:15AM
RACE DIRECTOR: JESUS CAMPOS @ CAMPOSLOVE2RUN@YAHOO.COM
WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS! THIS IS JUST A WALK EVENT. NO RUNNING.
WE'LL HAVE A LIVE BANDA PLAYING FROM 8:15-9:15AM!!
RACE AMENITIES:
* TACOS
* MEXICAN AGUAS FRESCAS
* MEXICAN PAN DULCE
* CHIP TIMED EVENT
* DRI FIT SHIRT
* FINISHER MEDAL
* EXTRA MEDAL (REYES RUNNING SERIES)
* AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH THE 10K AND HALF MARATHON
* KIDS RACES WITH TROPHY AWARDS FOR TOP 3 ON EACH RACE!
* HALF MARATHON 6:00AM EARLY START!
* HALF MARATHON OUT AND BACK, FLAT COURSE!
* HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS GET A RUNNING HAT AND WATER BOTTLE!
* $200 CASH TO TEAM WITH MOST PARTICIPANTS (KIDS DOING KIDS RACES EXCLUDED)
* $200 CASH TO TOP MALE/FEMALE OVERALL IN THE HALF MARATHON!
* FREE KIDS RUN REGISTRATION IF SIGNED UP BY SUN, AUGUST 16TH
* FOLKLORICO ENTERTAINMENT
* FUN!!
HALF MARATHONERS GET AN EXTRA WATER BOTTLE AND RUNNING HAT!
BIB PICK UP: SAT, SEP 5TH @ 5:15-7:15AM
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 6:00AM
10K START TIME: 7:00AM
2 MILE WALK: 7:00AM
KIDS RACES START TIME: 6:45AM
FOLKLORICO: 8:00-8:15AM
LIVE BANDA: 8:15-9:15AM
AWARDS: 9:15AM
RACE DIRECTOR: JESUS CAMPOS @ CAMPOSLOVE2RUN@YAHOO.COM
Races
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Fiesta Half Marathon
Incl. $6.48 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (6:00AM PDT)
$89.48
CLOSEDHalf marathoners get a water bottle & a running hat! -
Fiesta 10k
Incl. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$59.80
CLOSED -
2 Mile Speed Walk
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$49.20
CLOSED -
Kids Race
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (6:45AM PDT)
$28.00
CLOSED
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