Southern Sierra Sprint - Kernville 5k & 1k Fundraiser
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:30AM PDT
- Location Kernville, California
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Southern Sierra Sprint - Kernville 5k & 1k Fundraiser on Saturday, March 14th, 2026! This exciting event will take place in the picturesque town of Kernville, California, nestled in the stunning southern Sierra Nevada mountains. The festivities kick off at 8:30 AM at Kernville Elementary School, where participants of all ages can join in on the fun.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the 5K course offers a challenging out-and-back route through the charming streets of Kernville. For the little ones, the 1K Walk/Run is a delightful adventure for ages 8 and under, allowing kids to collect gold coins along the way and trade them in for treats! With registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM, you’ll have plenty of time to gear up for a memorable day. Enjoy light refreshments at the finish line and celebrate with medals and prizes awarded to the top three finishers in each age category. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the spirit of St. Patrick's Day while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Kern River and surrounding mountains!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the 5K course offers a challenging out-and-back route through the charming streets of Kernville. For the little ones, the 1K Walk/Run is a delightful adventure for ages 8 and under, allowing kids to collect gold coins along the way and trade them in for treats! With registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM, you’ll have plenty of time to gear up for a memorable day. Enjoy light refreshments at the finish line and celebrate with medals and prizes awarded to the top three finishers in each age category. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the spirit of St. Patrick's Day while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Kern River and surrounding mountains!
Organiser's Description
Kernville Elementary PTC presents our annual St. Patrick's Day Fun Run/5k. A FUN and challenging run in the southern Sierra Nevada town of Kernville, CA. The annual out and back 5K through the town of Kernville will take place on Saturday March 14th, 2026 at 8:30am. Our staging area, pack pick-up and race start will be at Kernville Elementary School. This is intended to be a FUN RUN, all ages and levels welcome. Walkers are welcome too!
Our kids 1K Walk/Run (ages 8 and younger) takes place in the school's backyard and starts promptly at 8:30am. Kids will collect gold coins along their route and trade them in for a treat! A full weekend can be made of your time in Kernville. Come and enjoy the beauty of the Kern River and surrounding mountains.
_REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP WILL BEGIN AT 7:30AM. 1K FUN RUN/WALK WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:30 AND 5K RUN AT 9AM_
Light refreshments will be provided at the finish line, and medals/prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for each age category.
Our kids 1K Walk/Run (ages 8 and younger) takes place in the school's backyard and starts promptly at 8:30am. Kids will collect gold coins along their route and trade them in for a treat! A full weekend can be made of your time in Kernville. Come and enjoy the beauty of the Kern River and surrounding mountains.
_REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP WILL BEGIN AT 7:30AM. 1K FUN RUN/WALK WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:30 AND 5K RUN AT 9AM_
Light refreshments will be provided at the finish line, and medals/prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for each age category.
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13350 Sierra Way, Kernville, 93238, CA, United States
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