Kern Cancer Run/Walk 2024
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CaliforniaSat 14th September 2024
4 races
Organiser's Description
EARLY REGISTRATION STARTS 5/27/2024!!!
Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join us for the 2024 Kern County Cancer Run/Walk at - Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield!
This exciting challenge allows you to raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer all while having fun!
100% of the funds will benefit the Kern County Cancer Foundation to assist local patients with medical bills related to cancer treatment as well as assist children with cancer who must travel for treatment. For more information on our programs and services. visit us at www.kerncountycancerfoundation.org
This is our 11th Annual KERN COUNTY CANCER RUN/WALK Event and we couldn't do it without you!
It will be held Saturday, September 14th from 8am - 12pm at Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield, CA. Early registration is $10, then the cost goes up to $20 after August 14, 2024.Children registration is $10 ages 3-11.Kern County Cancer Run/Walk T-Shirts can be purchased for $20 with a deadline of 8/30/2024.Survivors are FREE and there will be a special designated area for them. (Even if you're on treatment, you're a SURVIVOR)
This race will be timed for all registered runners and awards will be given. Top fundraising teams and individuals will also receive awards.
We are trying to raise as much funds as possible for Kern County cancer patients who need financial assistance and transportation during treatment.
Some T-shirts will be available for sale at the event. Donations are always welcome.
*PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU, ESPECIALLY THE DELICATE IMMUNE SYSTEMS OF THE CANCER SURVIVORS ATTENDING THE EVENT. **If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID 19 or have been around someone who has been recently diagnosed please stay home...we can wait to see you next year. We follow CDC Guidelines which can be found when you click the link below.Link to Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 | CDC
Thank you! - Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival Committee
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2024 Run/Walk Schedule - tentative
7:30AM Participant Arrival7:30AM Vendor Fair , Opportunity Drawing & Survivor Social8:00AM Stretch8:10AM Welcome - James Galindo, Kern Cancer Run/Walk Chair 8:15AM National Anthem - 8:20AM Speaker & Invocation - Omar G. Rubio, Cancer Survivor8:25AM Race Rules8:30AM Survivor Walk Start8:40AM General Participant Start—Runners8:45AM General Participant Start—Walkers8:50AM On Stage: Announcements & Performances9:20AM Jog-A-Thon Child Participant Check-in9:30AM Mascot Run Begins9:40AM Children’s Jog-a-Thon Begins10:00AM Winners Announced: 5k by Category Jog-A-Thon Top Fundraisers Raffle Vendor Fair Hunt Winner
Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join us for the 2024 Kern County Cancer Run/Walk at - Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield!
This exciting challenge allows you to raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer all while having fun!
100% of the funds will benefit the Kern County Cancer Foundation to assist local patients with medical bills related to cancer treatment as well as assist children with cancer who must travel for treatment. For more information on our programs and services. visit us at www.kerncountycancerfoundation.org
This is our 11th Annual KERN COUNTY CANCER RUN/WALK Event and we couldn't do it without you!
It will be held Saturday, September 14th from 8am - 12pm at Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield, CA. Early registration is $10, then the cost goes up to $20 after August 14, 2024.Children registration is $10 ages 3-11.Kern County Cancer Run/Walk T-Shirts can be purchased for $20 with a deadline of 8/30/2024.Survivors are FREE and there will be a special designated area for them. (Even if you're on treatment, you're a SURVIVOR)
This race will be timed for all registered runners and awards will be given. Top fundraising teams and individuals will also receive awards.
We are trying to raise as much funds as possible for Kern County cancer patients who need financial assistance and transportation during treatment.
Some T-shirts will be available for sale at the event. Donations are always welcome.
*PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU, ESPECIALLY THE DELICATE IMMUNE SYSTEMS OF THE CANCER SURVIVORS ATTENDING THE EVENT. **If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID 19 or have been around someone who has been recently diagnosed please stay home...we can wait to see you next year. We follow CDC Guidelines which can be found when you click the link below.Link to Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 | CDC
Thank you! - Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival Committee
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2024 Run/Walk Schedule - tentative
7:30AM Participant Arrival7:30AM Vendor Fair , Opportunity Drawing & Survivor Social8:00AM Stretch8:10AM Welcome - James Galindo, Kern Cancer Run/Walk Chair 8:15AM National Anthem - 8:20AM Speaker & Invocation - Omar G. Rubio, Cancer Survivor8:25AM Race Rules8:30AM Survivor Walk Start8:40AM General Participant Start—Runners8:45AM General Participant Start—Walkers8:50AM On Stage: Announcements & Performances9:20AM Jog-A-Thon Child Participant Check-in9:30AM Mascot Run Begins9:40AM Children’s Jog-a-Thon Begins10:00AM Winners Announced: 5k by Category Jog-A-Thon Top Fundraisers Raffle Vendor Fair Hunt Winner
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