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Event Information
Celebrate Dad at The Park at River Walk
Start Father’s Day weekend with fresh air, family time, and a fun morning together at the Bakersfield Father’s Day Run.
Join us for our annual celebration honoring all dads with a family-friendly 5K or 2K run/walk at The Park at River Walk. Whether you're racing, walking, or simply making memories together, this event is all about celebrating the important dads and father figures in our lives.
Special kids pricing for ages 9 and under is automatically applied during registration.
Event Experience
All participants receive:
- Custom Finisher Medallion
- Technical Event Shirt
- Root Beer Float at the finish
- Age Group Awards
- Finisher Certificate
- Free Downloadable Race Photos
- Fun Press-On Mustache
This event is designed to be fun, welcoming, and memorable for the entire family.
Best Mustache Competition
Think your mustache or beard deserves recognition?
Join our pre-race Mustache Competition for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. Whether it’s natural, creative, classic, or completely over-the-top, we want to see it.
The contest takes place just before the start of the race, so come ready for competition form!
Spend the Morning with Dad
Run together, celebrate together, and enjoy a morning filled with community, laughter, and post-race root beer floats.
This is a perfect way to kick off Father’s Day weekend and create a tradition your family will look forward to every year.
Packet Pickup
Friday, June 19
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
F45 Training Seven Oaks
Event Day Schedule
Saturday, June 20
The Park at River Walk
- 6:00 AM – Late Packet Pickup
- 7:00 AM – Race Start
- 7:30 AM – Root Beer Floats Begin
- 7:50 AM – Awards Ceremony
Race Location
Park at River Walk
Bakersfield, CA 93311 US
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Registration Policy
No refunds are available. However, you have the following options up to 2 weeks prior to the event day:
- Defer your registration to a future event
- Switch event distance (e.g., from 5K to 1 Mile Walk)
- Move to a virtual event option
- Transfer your registration to a friend
Note: All changes must be made at least 14 days before the event date.
For the safety and comfort of all participants, we kindly request that no pets or dogs be brought to this event.
Yes, if you are a registered participant, unless stated otherwise, you will receive a medal, shirt, and bib.
Yes, there are porta potties and park restrooms located near event festivities for your convenience.
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