Events
HALF MARATHON
5K Run/Walk
5K Clydesdale
Kids Races
Place
4200 Empire Dr
Bakersfield, CA US 93309
Description
"Dia de los Reyes Magos" or 3 wise men day is a very important Mexican celebration! On January 6th, kids are expected to receive presents from the "Reyes Magos" and families get together to share the "Rosca de Reyes" or sweet bread and drink some hot chocolate! This "Rosca de Reyes" bread contains inside several baby Jesus. It's the tradition that whoever gets the baby Jesus is expected to bring tamales and hot chocolate on February 2nd! Join us at this celebration for a morning of family fun at the Dia De Los Reyes Magos Half Marathon and 5k.
A few reasons to join our event:
- UNIQUE MEDALS
- AGE GROUP TROPHIES FOR BOTH 5K AND HALF MARATHON
- HOODIES (FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE DECEMBER 15TH) SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER
- TACOS
- HOT CHOCOLATE
- $100 TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN THE HALF MARATHON
- $200 CASH TO TEAM WITH MOST PARTICIPANTS
- ROSCA DE REYES SWEET BREAD
- COFFEE MUGS (For those who participate in dance competition :)
- FLAT, PAVED, OUT AND BACK FAST COURSE
- ATHENA, CLYDESDALE CATEGORIES/AGE GROUP AWARDS
- KIDS RACES
- FOLKLORICO
- MUSIC
RACE LOCATION: YOKUTS PARK, 4200 EMPIRE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, 93309
BIB PICK UP ONLY ON RACE DAY: 6:45-8:45AM @ YOKUTS PARK
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 8:00AM
KIDS RACES START TIME: 8:45AM
5K RACE START TIME: 9:00AM
About El Dia de Reyes
January the 6th is a special day in Mexico. It is known as 'El Dia de Reyes' or Three Kings' Day. The date commemorates the three wise men, who traveled from afar, bearing gifts for the infant baby Jesus. On the night of January 5th, children put one of their shoes under the bed and the next day they wake up to see a small gift left there by the three kings or the 'reyes magos'. Finally, during this celebration Mexicans serve 'Rosca de Reyes' or Kings' Cake. This cake has an oval shape and has a small doll inside which represents baby Jesus. By tradition, the person who gets the slice with the doll hosts a party on February 2nd.
Amenities
All Participants
- Finisher's Medal
- Age group awards
- Athena/Clydesdale for 5k
- Tacos
- Mexican "Rosca de Reyes" Bread
- Hot Chocolate
- Fast, Flat Course
Half Marathon Swag
- Hoodie for early registrations by 12/15
5k Swag
- Hoodie for early registration by 12/15
- T-Shirt for registration after 12/15
Awards
Half Marathon
- Overall Top Male/Female wins $100
- Unique Age Group Awards top 3 Male/Female
5k Run / Walk
- Unique Age Group Awards top 3 Male/Female\
Special Awards Catagories
- Clydesdale: Male runners over 225lbs
- Athena: Female runners over 185lbs
To quailify, you must register for Clydesdale or Athena during registration
Clydesdale and Athena are not included in the 5k Age Group Awards
Kids Races
Unique Trophy Awards for 1-3 M/F
- 7-10 YEAR OLD ( 400METER RUN)
- 5-6 YEAR OLD (200METER RUN)
- 3-4 YEAR OLD (100METER RUN)
- 1-2 YEAR OLD (50METER RUN)
- <1 YEAR OLD (10METER RUN)
Packet Pickup - Race Day Only
Race Day Only
Saturday, January 4th from 6:45-8:45am
Yokuts Park @ 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Online registration is open until the race starts.
5K Map
FLAT AND FAST COURSE, OUT AND BACK!
Half Marathon Map
FLAT AND FAST OUT AND BACK COURSE!
Race Contact Info
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