CINCO DE MILE HALF MARATHON & OLE 5 QUE - BAKERSFIELD
Sun, May 3, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Join a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration on the run, complete with a flat course, post-race fiesta, music, dance, and delicious tacos.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveCelebrate Cinco de Mayo with a lively run in Bakersfield. This unique event invites runners of all ages to enjoy a Half Marathon, 5K, 2 Mile Speed Walk, or Kids Races on a flat, fast course. Cross the finish line into a vibrant post-run fiesta featuring music, a folklorico dance demonstration, delicious tacos, and refreshing aguas frescas. It's a festive gathering designed for fun, community, and celebrating running.
What to expect
- Run a Half Marathon, 5K, or 2 Mile Speed Walk on a flat, fast course.
- Enjoy a post-run fiesta with music, folklorico dance, tacos, and aguas frescas.
From the organizer
Come and celebrate “5 de Mayo” at this UNIQUE EVENT! Join your fellow taco loving friends at this FUN EVENT! As you cross the finish line, you will be greeted by a post-run FIESTA like none other! MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT before, during, and after your run, followed by a FOLKLORICO DANCE demonstration. Whether running or supporting a runner, everyone is welcome to celebrate running, food, and community. For sure, a FUN event you don't want to miss!
RACE AMENITIES
WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!
CINCO DE MAYO UNIQUE SHIRT AWESOME MEDAL TACOS AND "AGUAS FRESCAS" UNIQUE AWARDS! ATHENA (WOMEN 185LBS)/CLYDESDALE (MEN OVER 225LBS) AGE GROUP AWARDS FLAT, FAST COURSE! MUSIC FOLKLORICO DANCE ENTERTAINMENT 2 Mile speed walk! KIDS RACES FUN!!! BIB PICK UP TAKES PLACE ONLY ON RACE, SUNDAY, MAY 3rd from 6:00-7:45am @ YOKUTS PARK (RACE LOCATION).
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:00AM- HALF MARATHON
7:45AM- KIDS RACES
8:00AM- 5K & 2 MILE WALK
KIDS RACES:
7-10 YRS OLD- 400MTS
5-6 YRS OLD- 200MTS
3-4 YRS OLD- 100MTS
2 AND UNDER- 50MTS
Awards