North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Delano, California
- Price Free - $10.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant 2025 North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at Pioneer Elementary School in Delano, Kern! This exciting event, running from 8 AM to 12 PM, invites participants of all ages to come together to raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer. Whether you're a serious runner or just want to enjoy a leisurely walk with friends and family, this event has something for everyone. Participants can choose from a timed race and a fun walk, all while supporting the Kern County Cancer Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to local patients facing medical bills and travel expenses for treatment.
Be part of this uplifting community event, which features a vendor fair, survivor social, and even a children's jog-a-thon! Early registration is just $10 until September 1, 2025, making it an affordable way to contribute to a worthy cause. Plus, survivors can participate for free! Don't miss the chance to earn awards for top fundraising teams and individuals, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow supporters while making a difference. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with purpose, positivity, and community spirit at the North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival!
Be part of this uplifting community event, which features a vendor fair, survivor social, and even a children's jog-a-thon! Early registration is just $10 until September 1, 2025, making it an affordable way to contribute to a worthy cause. Plus, survivors can participate for free! Don't miss the chance to earn awards for top fundraising teams and individuals, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow supporters while making a difference. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with purpose, positivity, and community spirit at the North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival!
Organiser's Description
SIGN UP FOR EARLY REGISTRATION!
Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join us for the 2025 North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival at - Pioneer Elementary School!
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 2nd Annual NORTH KERN CANCER RUN/WALK and FESTIVAL Event and we can't do it without you!
IT WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH FROM 8AM - 12PM AT PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1001 HIETT AVE. DELANO, CA. 93215
Early registration is $10, then the cost goes up to $20 after September 1, 2025.
Children registration is $10 ages 3-11.
North Kern Cancer Run/Walk T-Shirts can be purchased for $20 with a deadline of 10/01/2025.
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! - North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival Committee
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2025 Run/Walk Schedule - tentative
7:30AM Participant Arrival
7:30AM Vendor Fair , Opportunity Drawing & Survivor Social
8:00AM Stretch
8:10AM Welcome - Matt Cauthron, North Kern Cancer Run/Walk Chair
8:15AM National Anthem -
8:20AM Speaker & Invocation - , Cancer Survivor
8:25AM Race Rules
8:30AM Survivor Walk Start
8:40AM General Participant StartRunners
8:45AM General Participant StartWalkers
8:50AM On Stage: Announcements & Performances
9:20AM Jog-A-Thon Child Participant Check-in
9:30AM Mascot Run Begins
9:40AM Childrens Jog-a-Thon Begins
10:00AM 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 2025 North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival at - Pioneer Elementary School!
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 2nd Annual NORTH KERN CANCER RUN/WALK and FESTIVAL Event and we can't do it without you!
IT WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH FROM 8AM - 12PM AT PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1001 HIETT AVE. DELANO, CA. 93215
Early registration is $10, then the cost goes up to $20 after September 1, 2025.
Children registration is $10 ages 3-11.
North Kern Cancer Run/Walk T-Shirts can be purchased for $20 with a deadline of 10/01/2025.
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! - North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival Committee
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2025 Run/Walk Schedule - tentative
7:30AM Participant Arrival
7:30AM Vendor Fair , Opportunity Drawing & Survivor Social
8:00AM Stretch
8:10AM Welcome - Matt Cauthron, North Kern Cancer Run/Walk Chair
8:15AM National Anthem -
8:20AM Speaker & Invocation - , Cancer Survivor
8:25AM Race Rules
8:30AM Survivor Walk Start
8:40AM General Participant StartRunners
8:45AM General Participant StartWalkers
8:50AM On Stage: Announcements & Performances
9:20AM Jog-A-Thon Child Participant Check-in
9:30AM Mascot Run Begins
9:40AM Childrens Jog-a-Thon Begins
10:00AM Winners Announced:
5k by Category
Jog-A-Thon
Top Fundraisers
Raffle
Vendor Fair Hunt Winner
Races
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Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$10.00
OPENS 01 JULThere is a fee of $10 to register early, however after 09/01/24 it goes to $20 and donations are always welcome. If you sign up for the 5k run you will be timed. Awards will be given to fastest times in each category as well as top fundraisers. You will also need to select "Fundraiser" if you are choosing to help us support more patients by fundraising for us. **If you are a cancer survivor please register under "Survivor Registration". -
Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$10.00
OPENS 01 JULThere is a fee of $10 to register early, however after 9/01/24 it goes to $20 and donations are always welcome. If you sign up for the 5k Walk you will NOT be timed. Awards will be given to top fundraising teams and individuals. You will also need to select "Fundraiser" if you are choosing to help us support more patients by fundraising for us. **If you are a cancer survivor please register under "Survivor Registration". -
Survivor
Incl. Survivor T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
Free
OPENS 01 JULSurvivors can walk/run whatever distance they choose up to a 5k. Please contact us directly if you plan on running and would like to be timed. There is no fee to register however donations are welcome. A survivor tent will be available as usual with food, goodies, etc. for you and one guest. Any fundraising you do is greatly appreciated to help others going through the fight. Please select to be a "Fundraiser" for us if you are able. -
Kids Jog-a-Thon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$10.00
OPENS 01 JULThere is a $10 fee to register however donations are welcome. Children ages 3-11 can participate in this portion of the event. A jog-a-thon track is set-up and prizes will be awarded in different categories for most number of laps in a given time. Some may run/walk less than a mile.
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