Next Play Virtual 5k 2026 — Bakersfield, CA

Date
July 18, 2026
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Venue
Virtually Anywhere
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00
Events
Next Play 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
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Join us for the inaugural Next Play Virtual 5K and take part in a movement that goes beyond the finish line. This event is more than a run. It’s an opportunity to invest in the future of youth in Kern County. Participants can run, walk, or jog from anywhere, at any pace. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply showing support, every mile completed helps provide access to sports, mentorship, and development opportunities for young athletes in our community. Together, we’re building the next generation - one step at a time.

Hotels Near This Race

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Next Play Virtual 5k 2026 — Bakersfield, CA

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Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for July 18.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Bakersfield, CA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

  • Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
  • Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
  • Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
  • 24/7 real-time support

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