The Probation Auxiliary County of Kern presents their 37th Annual 5K/10K Fog Run at Lake Ming in Bakersfield. This is a fun and family friendly 5K/10K race to support at-risk individuals in Kern County.
Proceeds will also benefit the Kern County Probation Department's Helping Hands program. Helping Hands is a nonprofit organization, and their goal is to guide at risk youth towards success by removing barriers and equipping them with the basic needs. Together the two organizations provide scholarships, vocational training, mentoring, clothing, hygiene products, and other necessities. We believe our programs leave a lasting impact on youth by removing barriers and increasing self-esteem, confidence, and drive to go to school. It is our hope to set up individuals for success and make our community a safer place. The race takes place on a beautiful scenic course overlooking beautiful mountains and lake views.
Thursday, January 7, 2027, from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at Kern County Probation Department, 2005 Ridge Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93305
Friday, January 8, 2027, from 4:00PM – 6:00PM at Orangetheory Fitness, 12838 Stockdale Hwy Suites 4A-1 & 4A-2, Bakersfield, CA 93314
Race Day Check-in/Packet Pickup: January 9, 2027, 6:30am – 7:30am at Lake Ming
Jan 09, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
Jan 09, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
Jan 09, 2027
Distance — Virtual Run
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Bakersfield.
Learn more about the host city, Bakersfield.
Bakersfield is a city in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Bakersfield is famous for being the home of country music singers Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, and has the nickname "the country music capital of the West Coast."
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