Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 7:30AM PDT
- Location Bakersfield, California
- Price $64.60 - $96.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in the beautiful Bakersfield, Kern. This fantastic event features three exciting race options, including a scenic Half Marathon, a challenging 10K, and a fast and flat 5K, all starting and finishing at the historic Sam Lynn Ballpark.
Participants in the Half Marathon will enjoy a remarkable course that showcases the stunning views of the Panorama Vista Preserve, complete with a thrilling mile climb up Alfred Harrell Highway. The 10K course offers a similar experience, with an exhilarating ascent known as Bluff Hill and breathtaking vistas along the way. For those opting for the 5K, you can expect a delightful out-and-back run along the paved Kern River Trail.
Join us for a day filled with fun! Enjoy free hot breakfast, race photos, and even a post-race beer garden. With plenty of aid stations, live results, and awards for top finishers, this event promises to be one for the books! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the last race in this exciting series.
Participants in the Half Marathon will enjoy a remarkable course that showcases the stunning views of the Panorama Vista Preserve, complete with a thrilling mile climb up Alfred Harrell Highway. The 10K course offers a similar experience, with an exhilarating ascent known as Bluff Hill and breathtaking vistas along the way. For those opting for the 5K, you can expect a delightful out-and-back run along the paved Kern River Trail.
Join us for a day filled with fun! Enjoy free hot breakfast, race photos, and even a post-race beer garden. With plenty of aid stations, live results, and awards for top finishers, this event promises to be one for the books! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the last race in this exciting series.
Organiser's Description
THE LAST RACE IN OUR SERIES, JUDGMENT DAY...ONE OF THE BEST COURSES IN THE VALLEY!
HALF MARATHON DESCRIPTION:
A VERY SCENIC COURSE. IT STARTS & FINISHES AT THE HISTORIC SAM LYNN BALLPARK. YOU WILL RUN OUT THE BACK GATE TO THE PAVED KERN RIVER PAVED TRAIL (EAST) INTO THE PANORAMA VISTA PRESERVE (DIRT TRAILS) FOR A 3.5 MILE LOOP, AND THEN BACK ONTO THE KERN RIVER PAVED TRAIL TO CHINA GRADE ROAD. RUNNERS WILL TURN RIGHT ONTO THE ALFRED HARRELL HWY/CHINA GRADE LOOP (CLOSED ROAD) - YES THAT'S A CHALLENGING 1 MILE CLIMB UP TO THE PANORAMA BLUFFS, BUT EVERYONE LOVES IT, AND JUDGMENT DAY WOULDN'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT IT! ONCE AT THE TOP, YOU WILL CONTINUE THROUGH PANORAMA PARK ALONG THE BLUFFS WITH AWESOME VISTA VIEWS, BEFORE SWEEPING BACK DOWN (CLOSED MANOR STREET EXIT) TO THE PAVED RUNNING TRAIL ALONG THE KERN RIVER, AND FINISHING BACK INSIDE THE BALLPARK.
10K COURSE DESCRIPTION:
OUR 10K WAS INTRODUCED IN 2025, AND IT DID NOT DISSAPPOINT!
YOU WILL START WITH THE HALF MARATHON RUNNERS, STARTING INSIDE THE HISTORIC SAM LYNN BALLPARK, AND RUNNING OUT THE BACK GATE TO THE PAVED KERN RIVER PAVED TRAIL (EAST). AT MILE 2.8, THERE WILL BE "SPLIT" WHERE THE HALF MARATHON GOES LEFT, AND THE 10K COURSE GOES RIGHT, AND UP THE 0.40 MILE DIRT TRAIL, ABOUT 190' ELEVATION GAIN (STRAVA CALLS IT BLUFF HILL). ONCE AT THE TOP, YOU WILL JOIN THE PANAROMA PAVED TRAIL, AND CONTINUE THROUGH PANORAMA PARK ALONG THE BLUFFS WITH AWESOME VISTA VIEWS, BEFORE SWEEPING BACK DOWN (CLOSED MANOR STREET EXIT) TO THE PAVED RUNNING TRAIL ALONG THE KERN RIVER, AND FINISHING BACK INSIDE THE BALLPARK.
THESE COURSES HAVE EVERYTHING! START/FINISH INSIDE THE BALLPARK ON GRASS, PAVED TRAILS, DIRT TRAILS, PAVED (CLOSED) ROADS, AN UPHILL, A DOWNHILL, AND LOTS OF FUN!!
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION:
START & FINISH FROM INSIDE SAM LYNN BALLPARK, IT'S AN OUT & BACK, ALL ON THE KERN RIVER (PAVED) TRAIL. IT IS FAST & FLAT!!
HALF MARATHON & 10K START TIME: 7:30AM
5K START TIME: 7:40AM
AID STATIONS AT MILES: 1.4, 3.6, 6.1, 7.1, 9.1, 10, AND 11.6.
PORTA POTTIES AT MILES: 1.5, 3.6, 6.1, 7.1, 10, AND 11.5
WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT STAND OUT?
* PLENTY OF AID STATIONS, AND THEY ARE FUN AND GO ALL OUT FOR YOU!!
* LIVE RESULTS TEXTED TO PHONE
* FREE HOT BREAKFAST, MADE FRESH
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* POST RACE MICHELOB ULTRA BEER GARDEN
* WATER, ELECTROLIT, AND GU, ON THE COURSE
* DJ MUSIC ON THE COURSE & FINISH VENUE
* TOP AGE GROUP AWARDS
* OVERALL MALE & FEMALE AWARDS
* WOMEN'S RACE TANK TOPS
* MEN'S RACE SHORT-SLEEVE SHIRT
* AWESOME FINISHER MEDALS
HALF MARATHON DESCRIPTION:
A VERY SCENIC COURSE. IT STARTS & FINISHES AT THE HISTORIC SAM LYNN BALLPARK. YOU WILL RUN OUT THE BACK GATE TO THE PAVED KERN RIVER PAVED TRAIL (EAST) INTO THE PANORAMA VISTA PRESERVE (DIRT TRAILS) FOR A 3.5 MILE LOOP, AND THEN BACK ONTO THE KERN RIVER PAVED TRAIL TO CHINA GRADE ROAD. RUNNERS WILL TURN RIGHT ONTO THE ALFRED HARRELL HWY/CHINA GRADE LOOP (CLOSED ROAD) - YES THAT'S A CHALLENGING 1 MILE CLIMB UP TO THE PANORAMA BLUFFS, BUT EVERYONE LOVES IT, AND JUDGMENT DAY WOULDN'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT IT! ONCE AT THE TOP, YOU WILL CONTINUE THROUGH PANORAMA PARK ALONG THE BLUFFS WITH AWESOME VISTA VIEWS, BEFORE SWEEPING BACK DOWN (CLOSED MANOR STREET EXIT) TO THE PAVED RUNNING TRAIL ALONG THE KERN RIVER, AND FINISHING BACK INSIDE THE BALLPARK.
10K COURSE DESCRIPTION:
OUR 10K WAS INTRODUCED IN 2025, AND IT DID NOT DISSAPPOINT!
YOU WILL START WITH THE HALF MARATHON RUNNERS, STARTING INSIDE THE HISTORIC SAM LYNN BALLPARK, AND RUNNING OUT THE BACK GATE TO THE PAVED KERN RIVER PAVED TRAIL (EAST). AT MILE 2.8, THERE WILL BE "SPLIT" WHERE THE HALF MARATHON GOES LEFT, AND THE 10K COURSE GOES RIGHT, AND UP THE 0.40 MILE DIRT TRAIL, ABOUT 190' ELEVATION GAIN (STRAVA CALLS IT BLUFF HILL). ONCE AT THE TOP, YOU WILL JOIN THE PANAROMA PAVED TRAIL, AND CONTINUE THROUGH PANORAMA PARK ALONG THE BLUFFS WITH AWESOME VISTA VIEWS, BEFORE SWEEPING BACK DOWN (CLOSED MANOR STREET EXIT) TO THE PAVED RUNNING TRAIL ALONG THE KERN RIVER, AND FINISHING BACK INSIDE THE BALLPARK.
THESE COURSES HAVE EVERYTHING! START/FINISH INSIDE THE BALLPARK ON GRASS, PAVED TRAILS, DIRT TRAILS, PAVED (CLOSED) ROADS, AN UPHILL, A DOWNHILL, AND LOTS OF FUN!!
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION:
START & FINISH FROM INSIDE SAM LYNN BALLPARK, IT'S AN OUT & BACK, ALL ON THE KERN RIVER (PAVED) TRAIL. IT IS FAST & FLAT!!
HALF MARATHON & 10K START TIME: 7:30AM
5K START TIME: 7:40AM
AID STATIONS AT MILES: 1.4, 3.6, 6.1, 7.1, 9.1, 10, AND 11.6.
PORTA POTTIES AT MILES: 1.5, 3.6, 6.1, 7.1, 10, AND 11.5
WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT STAND OUT?
* PLENTY OF AID STATIONS, AND THEY ARE FUN AND GO ALL OUT FOR YOU!!
* LIVE RESULTS TEXTED TO PHONE
* FREE HOT BREAKFAST, MADE FRESH
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* POST RACE MICHELOB ULTRA BEER GARDEN
* WATER, ELECTROLIT, AND GU, ON THE COURSE
* DJ MUSIC ON THE COURSE & FINISH VENUE
* TOP AGE GROUP AWARDS
* OVERALL MALE & FEMALE AWARDS
* WOMEN'S RACE TANK TOPS
* MEN'S RACE SHORT-SLEEVE SHIRT
* AWESOME FINISHER MEDALS
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.40 Fee & Women's Tank Top or Men's (Unisex) Short-Sleeve Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$96.40
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10K Run/Walk
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Women's Tank Top or Men's (Unisex) Short-Sleeve Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$80.50
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Women's Tank Top, Men's Short-Sleeve Shirt or Youth Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (7:40AM PDT)
$64.60
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $6.40 Fee & Women's Tank Top or Men's (Unisex) Short Sleeve Shirt
$96.40
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Sam Lynn BallPark, 4009 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, 93301, CA, United States
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