Kern Cancer Run/Walk

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!!!

WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY FOR OUR 5K RUN/WALK, HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THIS EVENT YOU CAN STILL VISIT THE FESTIVAL PORTION SATURDAY MORNING AND/OR MAKE A DONATION ONLINE OR IN PERSON.

*PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU, ESPECIALLY THE DELICATE IMMUNE SYSTEMS OF THE CANCER SURVIVORS ATTENDING THE EVENT. **
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID 19 or have been around someone who has been recently diagnosed please stay home...we can wait to see you next year. We follow CDC Guidelines which can be found when you click the link below.
Link to Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 | CDC

Thank you! - Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival Committee

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Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join us for the 2023 Kern County Cancer Run/Walk at our new location - Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield!

This exciting challenge allows you to raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer all while having fun!  

100% of the funds will benefit the Kern County Cancer Foundation to assist local patients with medical bills related to cancer treatment as well as assist children with cancer who must travel for treatment.  For more information on our programs and services. visit us at www.kerncountycancerfoundation.org

It will be held Saturday, September 16th at 8am at Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield, CA. 

In celebration of our 10th Anniversary all registration fees are waived for the first 800 participants!

Some t-shirts will be available for sale at the event.  Donations are always welcome.

This race will be timed for all registered runners and awards will be given.  Top fundraising teams and individuals will also receive awards.

We are trying to raise as much funds as possible for Kern County cancer patients who need financial assistance and transportation during treatment.  

2023 Run/Walk Schedule - FINAL
Here is the schedule:

7:30AM  Participant Arrival
7:30AM  Vendor Fair , Opportunity Drawing & Survivor Social
8:00AM  Stretch
8:10AM  Welcome - Beatriz Trejo, Kern Cancer Run/Walk Chair
8:15AM National Anthem - Koumba
8:20AM  Speaker & Invocation - Ronald Arvizu, Cancer Survivor
8:25AM  Race Rules
8:30AM  Survivor Walk Start
8:40AM  General Participant Start—Runners
8:45AM  General Participant Start—Walkers
8:50AM  On Stage:  Announcements & Performances
9:20AM Jog-A-Thon Participant Check-in
9:30AM Mascot Run Begins
9:40AM Children’s Jog-a-Thon Begins
10:00AM Winners Announced:
                 5k by Category
                 Jog-A-Thon
                 Top Fundraisers
                 Raffle
                 Vendor Fair Hunt Winner