Judgment Day Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Bakersfield, California
- Price $43.40 - $75.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fitness and fun at the Judgment Day Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in the scenic Bakersfield, Kern! This event promises to be one of the best half marathon courses in the valley, featuring a stunning blend of paved trails, dirt paths, and challenging climbs. Runners will kick off their adventure at the historic Sam Lynn Ballpark, with the half marathon starting at 7:30 AM and the 5K at 7:50 AM.
Participants in the half marathon will experience a 13.1-mile journey that includes a scenic loop through the beautiful Panorama Vista Preserve and a rewarding climb up to the breathtaking Panorama Bluffs. Meanwhile, the 5K offers a delightful out-and-back route along the paved Kern River Trail, making it perfect for runners of all levels. With plenty of aid stations, interactive race day experiences, and a post-race Michelob Ultra beer garden for the adults, this event is not just about running but celebrating community and camaraderie. Join us for a day filled with excitement, unforgettable views, and the chance to earn awesome finisher's medals!
Participants in the half marathon will experience a 13.1-mile journey that includes a scenic loop through the beautiful Panorama Vista Preserve and a rewarding climb up to the breathtaking Panorama Bluffs. Meanwhile, the 5K offers a delightful out-and-back route along the paved Kern River Trail, making it perfect for runners of all levels. With plenty of aid stations, interactive race day experiences, and a post-race Michelob Ultra beer garden for the adults, this event is not just about running but celebrating community and camaraderie. Join us for a day filled with excitement, unforgettable views, and the chance to earn awesome finisher's medals!
Organiser's Description
ONE OF THE BEST HALF MARATHON COURSES IN THE VALLEY!
THIS IS A VERY SCENIC COURSE. IT WILL START & FINISH AT THE HISTORIC SAM LYNN BALLPARK. YOU WILL RUN OUT THE BACK GATE TO THE PAVED KERN RIVER TRAIL (EAST) INTO THE PANORAMA VISTA PRESERVE (DIRT TRAILS) FOR A 3.5 MILE LOOP, AND THEN BACK ONTO THE KERN RIVER 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 TO THE PAVED RUNNING TRAIL ALONG THE KERN RIVER, AND FINISHING BACK INSIDE THE BALLPARK.
THIS COURSE HAS EVERYTHING - START/FINISH ON GRASS, PAVED TRAILS, DIRT TRAILS, PAVED (CLOSED) ROADS, AN UPHILL, A DOWNHILL, AND LOTS OF FUN!!
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:30AM
5K START TIME: 7:50AM
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
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION:
START & FINISH FROM INSIDE SAM LYNN BALLPARK, IT'S AN OUT & BACK ON THE KERN RIVER (PAVED) TRAIL.
THIS RACE CONCLUDES OUR RUN THE VALLEY HALF MARATHON SERIES!!
WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT STAND OUT?
*
1ST 100 REGISTERED WILL ADDITIONALLY RECEIVE FREE MERCH FROM FREEDOM RUNNING BRAND!
* PLENTY OF AID STATIONS, AND THEY ARE FUN AND GO ALL OUT FOR YOU!!
* INTERACTIVE RACE DAY EXPERIENCE WITH RACEJOY
* LIVE RESULTS TEXTED TO PHONE
* FREE HOT BREAKFAST, MADE FRESH
* FREE LA ROSA'S FRUIT BARS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* POST RACE MICHELOB ULTRA BEER GARDEN (AGE 21+)
* 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 HALF MARATHON & 5K FINISHER'S MEDALS
THIS IS A VERY SCENIC COURSE. IT WILL START & FINISH AT THE HISTORIC SAM LYNN BALLPARK. YOU WILL RUN OUT THE BACK GATE TO THE PAVED KERN RIVER TRAIL (EAST) INTO THE PANORAMA VISTA PRESERVE (DIRT TRAILS) FOR A 3.5 MILE LOOP, AND THEN BACK ONTO THE KERN RIVER 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 TO THE PAVED RUNNING TRAIL ALONG THE KERN RIVER, AND FINISHING BACK INSIDE THE BALLPARK.
THIS COURSE HAS EVERYTHING - START/FINISH ON GRASS, PAVED TRAILS, DIRT TRAILS, PAVED (CLOSED) ROADS, AN UPHILL, A DOWNHILL, AND LOTS OF FUN!!
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:30AM
5K START TIME: 7:50AM
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
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION:
START & FINISH FROM INSIDE SAM LYNN BALLPARK, IT'S AN OUT & BACK ON THE KERN RIVER (PAVED) TRAIL.
THIS RACE CONCLUDES OUR RUN THE VALLEY HALF MARATHON SERIES!!
WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT STAND OUT?
*
1ST 100 REGISTERED WILL ADDITIONALLY RECEIVE FREE MERCH FROM FREEDOM RUNNING BRAND!
* PLENTY OF AID STATIONS, AND THEY ARE FUN AND GO ALL OUT FOR YOU!!
* INTERACTIVE RACE DAY EXPERIENCE WITH RACEJOY
* LIVE RESULTS TEXTED TO PHONE
* FREE HOT BREAKFAST, MADE FRESH
* FREE LA ROSA'S FRUIT BARS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* POST RACE MICHELOB ULTRA BEER GARDEN (AGE 21+)
* 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 HALF MARATHON & 5K FINISHER'S MEDALS
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Women's Tank Top or Men's (Unisex) Short-Sleeve Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$75.20
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Women's Tank Top or Men's (Unisex) Short-Sleeve Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (7:50AM EDT)
$43.40
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Women's Tank Top or Men's (Unisex) Short Sleeve Shirt
$75.20
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