Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Bakersfield, CA
Entry is $45 now and rises to $55 after Feb 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.
The race is hosted by a local zoo, so the setting is a bit different from a typical road race. The course runs through or around the zoo grounds, putting wildlife exhibits and open-air habitats along the route rather than the usual park scenery. It is a short distance, good for a morning outing without much time commitment.
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