SCREAMER RUN 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Booth | – | Oct 17, 20265:30 PM | $100 | – |
| Kids Trick or Treat Run | Kids | Oct 17, 20266:30 PM | $25$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:30 PM | $50$60 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Oct 17, 20266:30 PM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Vendor Booth: $100 until Oct 15.
- Kids Trick or Treat Run: $25 until Oct 1, then $35 until Oct 17.
- 5K Run: $50 until Oct 1, then $60 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 35 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 7:03 AM, and the Vendor Booth starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
California State University Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA 93311
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 results5K Run
10K Run
Aggregated from official results for SCREAMER RUN 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at SCREAMER RUN 2026?
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 29:30 or better, the top quarter in 32:50, and half the field in 37:08; the last tenth came in after 50:52.
At the 2025 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 45:03 or better, the top quarter in 49:59, and half the field in 56:58; the last tenth came in after 1:13:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 44:32 | 34:57 |
| 20-29 | 31:00 | 30:59 |
| 30-39 | 35:08 | 29:30 |
| 40-49 | 36:32 | n/a |
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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:50, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
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 17 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 1% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 92°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
- California State University Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA 93311Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is SCREAMER RUN 2026?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $50, entry is about 35 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.
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 89 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 37:08 and the winner ran 20:50.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:50, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- California State University Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA 93311.
From the organizers
AdaptiSport, Bakersfield's first and only fully accessible wellness center for adults with disabilities set to open in late 2026/early 2027, is thrilled to announce our second annual SCREAMER RUN on the evening of Saturday, October 17, 2026. All are encouraged to join us for this fright-filled event on the main campus of CSU Bakersfield. Help us bring awareness to AdaptiSport and raise critical funds to bring this project to fruition and ensure a bright, healthy future for ALL members of our beloved community! A small portion of proceeds will go to the CSUB Students with Disabilities program.