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Runnin' To The Rig 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 20, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Entry fee
- From $10
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids: Runnin' To The Rig 5k | 5K | Feb 20, 20278:30 AM | $10 | 50 |
| Runnin' To The Rig 5k | 5K | Feb 20, 20278:30 AM | $20 | 200 |
| Runnin' To The Rig 5k - S/S | 5K | Feb 20, 20278:30 AM | $10 | 200 |
| Walkin' To The Rig 2k | Other | Feb 20, 20278:30 AM | $20 | 100 |
| "Embrace the Legacy" tour led by 1993 Alumni Ryan Geivet and current BHS Principal. | – | Feb 20, 20279:00 AM | $60 | 20 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids: Runnin' To The Rig 5k and Runnin' To The Rig 5k - S/S: $10 until Feb 16.
- Runnin' To The Rig 5k and Walkin' To The Rig 2k: $20 until Feb 16.
- "Embrace the Legacy" tour led by 1993 Alumni Ryan Geivet and current BHS Principal.: $60 until Feb 19.
Online registration closes Feb 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $10, entry is about 73 percent below 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 6:38 AM, and the Kids: Runnin' To The Rig 5k starts at 8:30 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
Bakersfield High School, 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.
2026 results
All results (2 years)110
finishers
30:11
median (9:43 /mi)
20:34
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Runnin' To The Rig. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Runnin' To The Rig?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 22:27 or better, the top quarter in 25:12, and half the field in 30:11; the last tenth came in after 44:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:19 | 20:44 |
| 20-29 | 35:20 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 28:59 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 26:21 | 25:46 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 34:38 |
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.
Finishers by year
Down 40 percent since 2025.
183
2025
110
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Runnin' To The Rig 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 183 to 110 finishers, and the median time dropped from 33:35 to 30:11.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 110 (-40%) | 30:11 | under 22:27 | 20:34 |
| 2025 | 183 | 33:35 | under 24:50 | 16:00 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 20 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 73°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 Runnin' To The Rig cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Runnin' To The Rig Walking Map
Race details
- Where
- Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93301Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 410 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 20, 2027), 2026 (Feb 21, 2026), 2025 (Feb 1, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Runnin' To The Rig?
- Saturday, February 20, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $10, entry is about 73 percent below 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.
- 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, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 110 runners finished the Runnin' To The Rig 5k; the median finish was 30:11 and the winner ran 20:34.
- Where does it start?
- Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
From the organizers
Embrace the BHS Legacy and Join us for our 2nd Runnin' To The Rig 5k Run/Walk!
Saturday, February 21st - Shot Gun Start at 8:30am and Check-in at 7:30am
Runners Start on Morrow Field / Walkers Start on Griffith Field Stadium / Embrace the Legacy Tour meets at the Water Tower near the concessions stand at Griffith Field.
Day of Race Registration 7am - 8am at Check-In Desk at Table on Morrow Field. Cost is $40/pp