Empower Wellness Run 5k/1 mile (Hosted by KHSD)

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT

Location: Bakersfield, CA; Hart Memorial Park, Bakersfield CA 93308 (Section 2 Near the East Entrance), 93306-3752
Type: RUN

At a glance

A welcoming 5K or 1-mile run/walk at Hart Park, celebrating wellness with options for all paces and special pricing for KHSD families.

Fun
Competitive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Embrace a morning of wellness and community at Hart Park in Bakersfield. This inclusive event invites everyone to run, walk, or even crawl a 5K or 1-mile course. Enjoy a beautiful Saturday with music and local vendors, plus refreshing drinks and snacks after your finish. Special pricing is available for Kern High School District staff and their immediate families, making it a wonderful outing for all.

What to expect

Choose your pace on a 5K or 1-mile course, welcoming runners and walkers alike.
Enjoy a post-race experience with music, local vendors, drinks, and snacks.
Compete for age group medals in the 5K, awarded to the top three per gender.

Standout details

Special pricing for KHSD staff & family
Medals for top 3 5K age group finishers
T-shirt guaranteed with early sign-up
Post-race music, vendors, drinks & snacks

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM PDT · From $11.60
Opens Feb 3, 2026, 10:19 AM PST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM PDT · From $6.30
Opens Feb 3, 2026, 6:42 AM PST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM PDT · From $22.20
Opens Feb 3, 2026, 10:19 AM PST · Closes Apr 7, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

+ 2 more options

5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM PDT · From $16.90
Opens Feb 3, 2026, 6:27 AM PST · Closes Apr 7, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM PDT · From $6.30
Opens Feb 3, 2026, 6:27 AM PST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

Vibe Check

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The course

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From the organizer

Come out and Run for Wellness on a beautiful Saturday at Hart Park. Run, walk, or crawl, everyone is welcome. Choose between 5k or the 1 mile. This event is open to the public but has special pricing for Kern High School District Staff and immediate family. ( Please sign up by 4/6 to be guaranteed a t-shirt! ) Medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group per gender for the 5k. We look forward to seeing you and your family for this fun event! Enjoy music and vendors, as well as post-race drinks and snacks. Packet pick-up will not be available prior to the event. Please plan to pick up your packet on race day from 7:00am - 8:15am in Section 2 of Hart Park, near the east entrance. We look forward to seeing you!

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