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
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun at the Judgment Day Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk taking place on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, in beautiful Bakersfield, Kern! This event features one of the most scenic half marathon courses in the valley, starting and finishing at the historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Runners will experience a thrilling mix of paved trails, dirt paths, and a challenging climb up to the breathtaking Panorama Bluffs, offering stunning views along the way.
The half marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:50 AM, both ensuring an exhilarating morning for participants of all levels. With plenty of aid stations, interactive race-day experiences, and a post-race celebration featuring a Mich Ultra beer garden for adults, this event promises to be as enjoyable as it is challenging. Participants can look forward to free breakfast, fruit bars, race photos, and fabulous finisher’s medals. Join the excitement at the Judgment Day Half Marathon & 5K and make lasting memories while conquering the trails!
The half marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:50 AM, both ensuring an exhilarating morning for participants of all levels. With plenty of aid stations, interactive race-day experiences, and a post-race celebration featuring a Mich Ultra beer garden for adults, this event promises to be as enjoyable as it is challenging. Participants can look forward to free breakfast, fruit bars, race photos, and fabulous finisher’s medals. Join the excitement at the Judgment Day Half Marathon & 5K and make lasting memories while conquering the trails!
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?
* 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?
* 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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