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Summer Grand Prix
- Date
- Last held Jun 13, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
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Start location and course
901 E Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93308
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All resultsSummer Grand Prix: Race 1
87
finishers
26:40
median (8:35 /mi)
17:43
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men
Summer Grand Prix: Race 2
74
finishers
25:55
median (8:21 /mi)
17:51
winning time
42% / 58%
women / men
Summer Grand Prix: Race 3
72
finishers
27:26
median (8:50 /mi)
17:01
winning time
49% / 51%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (RSCR Timing) for Summer Grand Prix. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Summer Grand Prix?
At the 2026 Summer Grand Prix: Race 1, the fastest tenth finished in 18:52 or better, the top quarter in 21:46, and half the field in 26:40; the last tenth came in after 40:46.
At the 2026 Summer Grand Prix: Race 2, the fastest tenth finished in 19:17 or better, the top quarter in 21:00, and half the field in 25:55; the last tenth came in after 46:32.
At the 2026 Summer Grand Prix: Race 3, the fastest tenth finished in 19:37 or better, the top quarter in 21:18, and half the field in 27:26; the last tenth came in after 1:06:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:57 | 17:53 |
| 30-39 | 25:25 | 20:46 |
| 40-49 | 34:57 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 33:56 | 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 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 21:46, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 29 percent faster.
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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Summer Grand Prix cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course Map
Course Info: Concrete: 22%. Loose Dirt: 7%. Grass: 0%. Sand: 0%. Dirt: 71%. Elevation Gain: 89ft.
Race details
- Where
- 901 E Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93308Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Jun 13, 2026)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Summer Grand Prix: Race 1, Summer Grand Prix: Race 2, Summer Grand Prix: Race 3, Summer Grand Prix: Race 4.
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Quick answers
- When is Summer Grand Prix?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 87 runners finished the Summer Grand Prix: Race 1; the median finish was 26:40 and the winner ran 17:43.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 21:46, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 29 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 901 E Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93308.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on youtu.be; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Summer Grand Prix is a thrilling four-race competition for runners of all levels. Held at the scenic Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, this series offers a challenging yet rewarding summer of racing.
NEW FOR 2026
1. We are adding divisions! (Youth, High School and Adult)
(Youth 8-13) High School (14-17) Adult (18-99)
2. Only two waves.
3. Prizes for top three in each division. (M/F)
4. Scoring only your best of three races.
We believe these changes will give more opportunity for runners to compete and win, allows participants to miss a race and improves the overall experience of the series.
Four Open 5k Races