Event Details

The in-person 8K and 2K races will be held at the beautiful PANORAMA VISTA PRESERVE (901 E Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, California) on Sunday, December 14.  Part of the Kern River Parkway, this 937-acre nature preserve is home to many native plants and animals and includes hiking, biking and equestrian trails (click HERE to learn more about the PRESERVE).

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ALL registrants will receive a custom finisher medal, Hanukkah swag, water and refreshments, and entry into our fabulous race raffle (see the "Partners" page for the list of raffle prizes).  PLUS those who register by 6 PM on November 30 will be guaranteed a race T-shirt!

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The start time for the 8K is 830 AM.  The 2K will begin shortly after the 8K start. 

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TEAMS

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A registration discount will be applied to ALL teams of 3 or more.  Team registrants will receive a $4 discount for the 8K event and a $3 discount for the 2K event.  The discount will be applied to all team members after the third member registers. 

 

Team up and WIN!  Prizes will be given to members of the largest team. 

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PACKET PICKUP

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Registrants will be able to pick up their race items (race bib, event shirt, Hanukkah swag, and additional race information) at either of two pre-race packet pickup locations.

 

TEMPLE BETH EL (2906 Loma Linda Dr, Bakersfield)

Thursday, December 11

5 PM to 7 PM

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ACTION SPORTS (9500 Brimhall Rd, Bakersfield)

Saturday, December 13

11 AM to 2 PM

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Packets will also be available for pick up at PANORAMA VISTA PRESERVE between 7 AM and 830 AM on race day.  Registrants are encouraged to to avoid long lines and delays on race day by picking up their race items at one of the pre-race packet pickup locations.

 

PLEASE NOTE . . . Registrants will not be able to pick up race items on behalf of others.  In addition, packets will not be available for pick up after 830 AM on race day and will not be mailed.

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FAMILY FUN

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This fun holiday run will include music and giveaways.  Bring the whole family!  Dogs on a leash are welcome too!

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VIRTUAL RUN/WALK

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Run or walk (or any other mode of human-powered movement!) ANYWHERE and ANYTIME during the eight days of Hanukkah . . . Monday, December 15 through Monday, December 22.  Registration for the virtual event will remain open until 6 PM on December 22. 

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Participants will be able to download a custom race bib, complete an 8K or 2K distance at a location of their choosing (e.g., neighborhood, running trail, stairwell, etc.), post their results on the RunSignup "RESULTS" page, and download a finisher's certificate.  PLUS teams with 3 or more virtual members will receive a registration discount of $3. 

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And back this year is our RACE RAFFLE for virtual event registrants (see the "Partners" page for the list of raffle prizes).  Prizes will be mailed to raffle winners.  (Check back for more details regarding the drawing date and time.)

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Registrants will receive an event shirt, finisher medal and Hanukkah swag.  Race items will be mailed on December 11 to those who register by 12 noon on December 10.  A second mailing will be made the week of December 22 for those who register after 12 noon on December 10.  A small shipping fee will be applied during registration.  (Unfortunately, a pickup option isn't available for the virtual event.)

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PROCEEDS

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Race proceeds will benefit TEMPLE BETH EL of Bakersfield, a Reform Jewish synagogue and tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (click HERE to learn more about TBE), and the KERN RIVER PARKWAY FOUNDATION, a local non-profit that works to protect, preserve and restore the natural riparian and wildlife habitat of the Kern River (click HERE to learn more about the FOUNDATION).

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