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THOUSAND FLAGS FUN RUN

Sun, May 24, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT

Location
Bakersfield, CA
The Park at River Walk, West Pond, 11200 Stockdale Hwy, 93311
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A commemorative 5K and walk through a stunning display of 1,000 American flags, honoring heroes and supporting community projects.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Family Friendly
  • Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Thousand Flags Fun Run, a family-friendly 5K and 1-mile memorial walk in Bakersfield, CA. This event takes you through The Park at River Walk, adorned with over 1,000 American flags for Memorial Day weekend. It's a beautiful way to honor those we have lost while supporting the Thousand Flags event and other Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary community projects. The course is scenic and welcoming for both runners and walkers.

What to expect

  • Run or walk a scenic 5K course through a park adorned with over 1,000 American flags.
  • Participate in a timed 5K with awards for top finishers, or enjoy a relaxed 1-mile memorial walk.
  • Receive a commemorative Thousand Flags T-shirt if registered by May 3rd, 2026.

Standout details

  • Over 1,000 American flags display
  • Complimentary pin for veterans
  • Timed 5K with awards
  • Family-friendly 5K & 1-mile walk

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sun, May 24, 8:00 AM PDT · From $38.60

    Opens Jan 31, 2026, 11:57 AM PST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sun, May 24, 8:00 AM PDT · From $38.60

    Opens Jan 31, 2026, 11:57 AM PST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

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Easygoing

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The course

  • Walkers welcome
From the organizer

Join this family-friendly 5K and run through Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary’s annual Thousand Flags Memorial Day weekend display. This awe-inspiring annual event showcases over 1,000 American flags on display at The Park at River Walk to honor those we have lost. There will be a 5K course and a one-mile memorial walk. The 5K course winds its way through the scenic flag adorned park and down the multi-use trail adjacent to the park, and is suitable for both runners and walkers. Proceeds will support the Thousand Flags event and other Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary community projects. The events will be timed and awards will be given for the top three 5K finishers in each category. Register by May 3rd, 2026 to ensure you receive a Thousand Flags T-shirt. All veterans participating in the event will be recognized with a complimentary Thousand Flags pin.

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