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Fog Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Oct 31, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run: $40 until Oct 31, then $45 until Dec 31, then $50 until Jan 10.
- 5K Run: $40 until Nov 1, then $45 until Jan 1, then $50 until Jan 10.
Online registration closes Jan 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in California ($42.99).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Bakersfield runs 1:16:04, about 12:15 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:20:47 and men in 1:06:04.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 8:00 AM. 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
6299 Lake Ming Road, 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.
2026 results
All results5K Run
401
finishers
37:36
median (12:06 /mi)
16:21
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
10K Run
233
finishers
1:00:35
median (9:45 /mi)
35:24
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (California Timing) for Fog Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fog Run?
At the 2026 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 25:36 or better, the top quarter in 30:41, and half the field in 37:36; the last tenth came in after 56:42.
At the 2026 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 45:30 or better, the top quarter in 52:05, and half the field in 1:00:35; the last tenth came in after 1:20:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:17 | 19:02 |
| 20-29 | 26:33 | 23:15 |
| 30-39 | 26:59 | 25:42 |
| 40-49 | 27:27 | 24:04 |
| 50-59 | 29:18 | 28:37 |
| 60-69 | 37:15 | 37:10 |
| 70+ | 46:53 | 48:27 |
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?
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:41, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 52:05, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 9 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 62°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Fog Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 6299 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,600 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 9, 2027), 2026 (Jan 10, 2026), 2025 (Jan 11, 2025), 2024 (Jan 6, 2024), 2023 (Jan 7, 2023), 2022 (Jan 8, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Fog Run?
- Saturday, January 9, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in California ($42.99).
- 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, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 401 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 37:36 and the winner ran 16:21.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:41, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 6299 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
From the organizers
The Probation Auxiliary County of Kern presents their 37th Annual 5K/10K Fog Run at Lake Ming in Bakersfield. This is a fun and family friendly 5K/10K race to support at-risk individuals in Kern County.