Schedule and packet pickup
Event Schedule
Sunday - October 5th: 6:30 am Race Day Packet Pick-up Opens (Sam Lynn BallPark). 7:15 am Race Day Packet Pick-up Closes. 7:30 am Half Marathon Race Starts. 7:50 am 5K Run/Walk Starts. 11:00 am Course Closes.
Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Entry fee
- From $60
- 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/Walk | 10K | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $75 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $90 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20267:40 AM | $60 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $90 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run/Walk: $75 until Oct 4.
- Half Marathon: $90 until Oct 4.
- 5K Run/Walk: $60 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $90, entry is about 80 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Bakersfield runs 2:26:09, about 11:09 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:36:49 and men in 2:12:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the 10K Run/Walk starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 410 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Sam Lynn BallPark, Bakersfield, CA 93301
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Half Marathon
350
finishers
2:06:13
median (9:38 /mi)
1:19:13
winning time
39% / 61%
women / men
5K Run/Walk
135
finishers
41:54
median (13:31 /mi)
22:37
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
10K Run/Walk
85
finishers
1:07:27
median (10:53 /mi)
37:30
winning time
61% / 39%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk?
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:39:14 or better, the top quarter in 1:49:04, and half the field in 2:06:13; the last tenth came in after 2:47:32.
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 28:21 or better, the top quarter in 32:58, and half the field in 41:54; the last tenth came in after 55:01.
At the 2025 10K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 50:40 or better, the top quarter in 56:54, and half the field in 1:07:27; the last tenth came in after 1:26:11.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:38:25 |
| 20-29 | 1:53:03 | 1:38:42 |
| 30-39 | 1:53:03 | 1:23:03 |
| 40-49 | 1:48:14 | 1:30:51 |
| 50-59 | 2:10:49 | 1:51:41 |
| 60-69 | 2:30:38 | 2:03:25 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 52 percent since 2022.
376
2022
431
2023
544
2024
570
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk Half Marathon year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 266 to 350 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:09:14 to 2:06:13.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 350 (-3%) | 2:06:13 | under 1:39:14 | 1:19:13 |
| 2024 | 362 (+19%) | 2:15:08 | under 1:44:11 | 1:16:38 |
| 2023 | 305 (+15%) | 2:16:13 | under 1:40:31 | 1:17:40 |
| 2022 | 266 | 2:09:14 | under 1:35:11 | 1:15:03 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:49:04, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- 5K: Slower than most California 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:58, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 56:54, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here are about average.
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 October 4 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 90°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 98°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 Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup
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Course
Half Marathon Course Info & Map
Start & Finish Line. Sam Lynn (Historic) BallPark, located at 4009 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA. 93301. There is plenty of free parking available! Sam Lynn BallPark: Race-Day Packet Pick-Up, Porta Potties & Facility Restrooms, Wash…
Rules and FAQ
FAQ's
Will there be race day registration? We highly anticipate that this event will sell out. Race day will only be available if there are any remaining spots. Where is the start line located? The race starts inside the Sam Lynn BallPark (4009…
Race details
- Where
- Sam Lynn BallPark, Bakersfield, CA 93301Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 410 feet
- Results posted by the race
- LIVE RESULTS
- Included with entry
- Women's Tank Top or Men's (unisex) Short-Sleeve Shirt; Women's Tank Top, Men's Short-Sleeve Shirt or Youth Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023), 2022 (Oct 23, 2022), 2021 (May 23, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $90, entry is about 80 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 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.
- 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, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 350 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:06:13 and the winner ran 1:19:13.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:49:04, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Sam Lynn BallPark, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
From the organizers
THE LAST RACE IN OUR SERIES, JUDGMENT DAY...ONE OF THE BEST COURSES IN THE VALLEY!
HALF MARATHON DESCRIPTION: