Foothill Presents: Nightmare on Hart Park Lane 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Halloween Run | 5K | Oct 31, 20267:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Oct 27.
Online registration closes Oct 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
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 7:15 AM, and the 5K Halloween Run starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8000 River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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 31 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 8000 River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Foothill Presents: Nightmare on Hart Park Lane 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 8000 River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308.
From the organizers
The Foothill Cross Country Team is putting on a 5K race at Hart Park on October 31st. There will be 3 races taking place: a High School Girls Race, a High School Boys Race, and an All Ages Race. Every Person who signed up for the all ages race will receive a medal and a T-Shirt to commemorate the race. The top 10 for both High School races will also receive a medal. There will be food and drink vendors on location as well as a trunk or treat for the kids. Please bring your families out to participate in this fun-filled day!