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SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD

Thu, Dec 10, 2026, 4:00 PM PST

First-Year Event· Help them grow
Location
Bakersfield, CA
4200 Empire Dr, 93309
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Embrace the festive spirit at this Christmas-themed fun run, featuring Santa costumes, delicious post-race treats, and a flat, fast course.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Celebrate the holiday season with Bakersfield's 1st Annual Santa's Fun Run, the final event of the Reyes Running Festival series. This friendly event invites runners of all ages to embrace the festive spirit by dressing in their favorite Santa costume. Enjoy a flat, fast course, and cross the finish line to delicious tacos, warm hot chocolate, and traditional Mexican pan dulce. With awards for top finishers and age groups, plus special kids races, it's a joyful way to gather your family and celebrate Christmas.

What to expect

  • Run or speed walk a flat, fast course perfect for personal bests.
  • Dress up in your favorite Santa costume for a festive touch.
  • Enjoy post-race tacos, hot chocolate, and Mexican pan dulce, plus music and kids races.

Standout details

  • Santa costume encouraged
  • Tacos, hot chocolate, pan dulce
  • Flat, fast course
  • Kids races

Perks & features

  • Awards

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 2 MILE RACE WALK

    Thu, Dec 10, 4:00 PM PST · From $38.60

    Opens Jan 24, 2026, 6:21 PM PST · Closes Dec 10, 2026, 1:00 PM PST

  • KIDS FUN RUN

    Thu, Dec 10, 3:45 PM PST · From $28.00

    Opens Jan 24, 2026, 6:21 PM PST · Closes Dec 10, 2026, 1:00 PM PST

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Celebrate Christmas with this fun, friendly running event,1st Annual SANTA'S FUN RUN! Last event of our Reyes Running Festival series! Dress up as your favorite Santa costume and enjoy delicious tacos, hot chocolate and mexican "pan dulce" as you cross the finish line! Bring your family and enjoy this fun running event!

WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!

Race Amenities:

TACOS MEDAL HOT CHOCOLATE MEXICAN PAN DULCE HOODIES Great Running course Age group Awards EXTRA MEDAL for those doing Reyes Running Series Chip timing event KIDS RACES FLAT, FAST COURSE Music Fun! BIB PICK UP

THURSDAY, Dec 10th- 2:30-3:45PM @ YOKUTS PARK, BAKERSFIELD

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

2:30-3:45PM- BIB PICK UP or late registration

4:00PM- 2 MILE race starts!

3:45PM- KIDS Races

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