HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE #4 2026
- Date
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Start time
- 5:45 PM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Entry fee
- From $5
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 1, 20265:45 PM | $25 | ā |
| Double Down MTB and 5k Run | 15K | Oct 1, 20265:45 PM | $35 | ā |
| School Kids 5k | 5K | Oct 1, 20265:45 PM | $5 | ā |
| E-BIKE OPEN | 10K | Oct 1, 20266:25 PM | $25 | ā |
| MTB/GRAVEL RACE | 10K | Oct 1, 20266:25 PM | $25 | ā |
| School Kids MTB | 10K | Oct 1, 20266:25 PM | $5 | ā |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run and E-BIKE OPEN and MTB/GRAVEL RACE: $25 until Oct 1.
- Double Down MTB and 5k Run: $35 until Oct 1.
- School Kids 5k and School Kids MTB: $5 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 55 percent below a typical 15K in California, which costs $77 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:48 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 5:45 PM. The start sits about 2,600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 1 the day usually runs from 59Ā°F at dawn to 83Ā°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51Ā°F and hot years reach 93Ā°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,600 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 2, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE #4?
- Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 5:45 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about 55 percent below a typical 15K in California, which costs $77 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 15K.
- Where does it start?
- 4 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
From the organizers
š Hart Park After Hours Series
Part of the RSCR series
Presented by Team Action Dad
Get off work and get after it.
The Hart Park After Hours Series is a 4-week, Thursday night race series in the heart of Bakersfield at Hart Memorial Park. This laid-back but competitive series features alternating weekly eventsāmountain biking and 5K runningādesigned for all fitness levels.
Whether you're chasing a podium, building fitness, or just looking for something fun to do after work, this series delivers a fast, social, and family-friendly race environment.
š Series Schedule (Thursdays)
Sept 3 ā
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Sept 24 ā
ā±ļø Start Times
5:45 PM 5k
6:25 MTB/Gravel/Ebike