This is a exciting course starts at the Park at Riverwalk and the heads out to run on the equestrian trail. As the name suggests, a riverbed does run through a part of the course. Please expect paved and uneven, dirt/sand surfaces. There will be aid stations, but plan to carry hydration and/or nutrition if you have specific needs or requirements.
The 5K course follows a similar route as the Half Marathon. Discounts offered for BTC Members and Bakersfield Trispokes Members!
Race starts at 8:00 a.m. for runners. Half Marathon walkers start at 6:30 a.m. There is an 11:00 a.m. course cutoff time.
Race Day Registration 6 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Depending riverbed conditions, this course may be modified as the race gets closer.