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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run-Walk Live | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| 5k Virtual Run-WalkVirtual | 5K | Oct 4, 2026 | $45$50 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 10, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Bakersfield runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 24 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:10 and men in 33:26.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the 5K Run-Walk Live starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 87°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 99°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.
What the organizers of 9th Annual Running with the Angels - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Running with the Angels 5k Run/Walk Race & Finale Schedule. Date: October 10, 2026. Time: 7:00am -11:00am. Registration Begins: 7:00am. Program (Memorial/Butterfly Release): 8:00am-8:30am. Warm up: 8:30am-9:00am. Race: 9:00am. Awards…
Schedule and packet pickup
Date: Friday, October 09, 2025. Time: 4:30pm - 6:00 pm. Location: Orangetheory Fitness. 12838 Stockdale Hwy. Ste. 4A-1-4A-2 Bakersfield, CA 93314. All packets will be available for pick up during pre-registration or on the day of the…
Parking and travel
Please Arrive: No later than 8am. Parking will be available.
Awards
Female & Male Age Categories. 12-under. 13-17. 18-39. 40-49. 50-59. 60+. Medals Awarded for each Age Category. Team Awards. Largest Team. Fastest Team. Top Team Fundraiser. Top Individual Fundraiser. Most Spirited Team.
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9th Annual Running with the Angels 5K Run\Walk
Honoring Angel Babies gone too soon while raising awareness for pregnancy and infant loss. All proceeds will be donated to the Noel Alexandria Foundation to continue to provide free educational, emotional, and financial resources to families who have been affected by pregnancy and infant loss.
Early Bird Registration:
July 1, 2026 - August 15, 2026
$35.00 (does not included processing fees)
Includes 5K Sponsor T-shirt
Registration Tiers:
August 16, 2026 - September 01, 2026
$40.00 (does not include processing fees)
Includes 5K Sponsor T-shirt
September 2- October 09, 2026
$45.00 (does not include processing fees)
T- shirt not included
Same Day Registration October 10, 2026
$50.00 (does not include processing fees)