Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026 2026 — Bakersfield, CA

Date
September 12, 2026
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Venue
11298 Stockdale Hwy
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $20.00
Events
5k Walk - not timed, 5k Run - timed, Survivor Registration - FREE (WALK - NOT TIMED), Survivor Registration - FREE (RUN - TIMED), Children's Jog-a-thon
Includes
T-Shirt
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Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join us for the 2026 Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival at - Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield! This exciting challenge allows you to raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer all while having fun! 100% of the funds will benefit the Kern County Cancer Foundation to assist local patients with medical bills related to cancer treatment as well as assist children with cancer who must travel for treatment. For more information on our programs and services visit us at www.kerncountycancerfoundation.org This is our 13th Annual KERN CANCER RUN/WALK and FESTIVAL EVENT and we couldn't do it without you ! It will be held Saturday, September 12th from 8am - 1pm at Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield, CA. Early registration is $10, then the cost goes up to $20 after March 31, 2026. Children registration is $10 ages 3-11. Kern County Cancer Run/Walk T-Shirts can be purchased for $20 with a deadline of 8/30/2026. Survivors are FREE and there will be a spec

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When is Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026 2026 — Bakersfield, CA?

Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026 2026 — Bakersfield, CA takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in Bakersfield, California.

Where is Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026 2026 — Bakersfield, CA held?

Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026 2026 — Bakersfield, CA is held at 11298 Stockdale Hwy in Bakersfield, California.

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