Sat, Nov 21, 2026

Mind Over Miles

Bakersfield, CA

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4.2 Miles
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About the Mind Over Miles

Mind Over Miles in Bakersfield is built around a repeating loop format, with a new wave starting at the top of each hour. You run the loop, then rest until the next hour begins, then go again if you want. The course stays the same each time, so you can dial in your effort and decide as the day goes on how far you actually want to push.

The structure means you are never locked into a commitment you made before you arrived. Show up, do a loop, see how you feel. Some people stay for a couple of rounds, others are there all day working toward an ultramarathon-length total. The gaps between loops double as recovery time, and there is usually a group of people resting and cheering at the same spot between efforts.

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Distances & Start Times

4.2 Miles11/21/2026 07:00Free

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