When are most 5K races held in Bakersfield?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Bakersfield, with 5 of the 17, followed by February with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
California · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Bakersfield, California
Every upcoming 5K around Bakersfield, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
17 upcoming 5K races found · 12 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Bakersfield races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026SCREAMER RUN 2026 Bakersfield, CAFrom $60Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026CASA Superhero Run Bakersfield, CAFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash Bakersfield, CAFrom $50Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK Bakersfield, CAFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Foothill Presents: Nightmare on Hart Park Lane 5K Bakersfield, CAFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Bakersfield Turkey Day Run Bakersfield, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield, CARegistration closedFrom $5Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Bakersfield Rudolph Run Bakersfield, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots Bakersfield, CAFrom $38Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Fog Run Bakersfield, CAFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser Bakersfield, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Bakersfield Coffee Run Bakersfield, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Runnin' To The Rig Bakersfield, CARegistration opens Oct 17From $10Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Honor Run 2027 - KCSEBA Bakersfield, CARegistration opens Oct 16From $40Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027St. Patrick's Day 5k 2027 Bakersfield, CARegistration opens Jan 1, 2027From $35Details Sun, May 9, 2027Bakersfield Mother’s Day Run Bakersfield, CAFrom $40Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Bakersfield Hot Fudge Sundae Run Bakersfield, CAFrom $40Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 14, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Bakersfield
Are Bakersfield 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 12 5K races in Bakersfield with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:08, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Bakersfield?
Browse Bakersfield run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.