Kids

SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD 2026

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Start time: 3:45 PM start (Los Angeles)
Location: Bakersfield, California
Entry fee: From $25 · goes up to $55 on Dec 10, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
KIDS FUN RUN	Kids	Dec 10, 20263:45 PM	$25	–
2 MILE RACE WALK	–	Dec 10, 20264:00 PM	$50$55 after Dec 10, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 2 MILE RACE WALK fee goes up to $55 on Dec 10, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

KIDS FUN RUN: $25 until Dec 10.
2 MILE RACE WALK: $50 until Dec 10, then $55 until Dec 10.

Online registration closes Dec 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the KIDS FUN RUN starts at 3:45 PM. The start sits about 390 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Directions to the start

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 December 10 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 67°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: 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 390 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt; HOODIE
Distances: Kids
Editions: 2026 (Dec 10, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD?: Thursday, December 10, 2026, starting at 3:45 PM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Dec 10, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Dec 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: Kids.
Where does it start?: 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

From the organizers

Celebrate Christmas with this fun, friendly running event,1st Annual SANTA'S FUN RUN! Last event of our Reyes Running Festival series! Dress up as your favorite Santa costume and enjoy delicious tacos, hot chocolate and mexican "pan dulce" as you cross the finish line! Bring your family and enjoy this fun running event!

WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!

Race Amenities:

TACOS

MEDAL

HOT CHOCOLATE

MEXICAN PAN DULCE

HOODIES

Great Running course

Age group Awards

EXTRA MEDAL for those doing Reyes Running Series

Chip timing event

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