Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup & Schedule
Packet Pickup. Saturday May 9th To be announced. Sunday May 10th. The Park at River Walk. 7am Late Packet Pickup. 8am Race Start Time.
Bakersfield Mother’s Day Run 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 9, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Feb 23, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run | 5K | May 9, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Feb 23, 2027 | – |
| Late Comers 5k | 5K | May 9, 20278:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 2k walk (Non-Timed) | – | May 9, 20278:05 AM | $40$45 after Feb 23, 2027 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | May 9, 20278:05 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Feb 23, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Run and 2k walk (Non-Timed): $40 until Feb 23, then $45 until Mar 30, then $47.50 until Apr 27, then $50 until May 8, then $55 until May 10.
- Late Comers 5k: $45 until May 9.
Online registration closes May 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:58 AM, and the 5k Run starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
The Park at River Walk, 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.
2026 results
All results630
finishers
39:34
median (12:46 /mi)
19:14
winning time
75% / 25%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (California Timing) for Bakersfield Mother’s Day Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bakersfield Mother’s Day Run?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 27:35 or better, the top quarter in 33:13, and half the field in 39:34; the last tenth came in after 54:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:04 | 23:56 |
| 20-29 | 22:25 | 23:30 |
| 30-39 | 25:38 | 21:58 |
| 40-49 | 28:41 | 26:30 |
| 50-59 | 27:59 | 24:19 |
| 60-69 | 34:06 | n/a |
| 70+ | 42:15 | 43:31 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:13, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Bakersfield Mother’s Day Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Amenities
Complete Amenities Include: Custom Finisher Medallion. Chip-timed 5k event. Custom Age Group Awards. Participant event shirt. Music. Special. Yummy Strawberry Shortcake for all participants.
Race details
- Where
- The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield, CA 93311Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 9, 2027), 2026 (May 10, 2026), 2025 (May 11, 2025), 2024 (May 11, 2024), 2023 (May 13, 2023), 2021 (May 9, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Bakersfield Mother’s Day Run?
- Sunday, May 9, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Feb 23, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 630 runners finished the 5k Run; the median finish was 39:34 and the winner ran 19:14.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:13, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield, CA 93311.
From the organizers
Our main events have SOLD-OUT, but we have setup a Late Comers division for those that would like to still participate but without receiving a finisher's medallion. All participants will still receive an event shirt, official timing with awards, photos and participant food.
Join us for our 3rd Annual Bakersfield Mother’s Day Run as we celebrate the incredible women who keep our communities strong. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this is a morning all about honoring our SUPER MOMS!
Every step leads to something sweet, and meaningful.