4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield CA
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
🎉 DIA DE LOS REYES MAGOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK
Date: January 4, 2025
Location: 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA
Join us for an exciting celebration on a special day in Mexico known as 'El Dia de Reyes' or Three Kings' Day. Children place their shoes under the bed on the night of January 5th, eagerly waiting for gifts from the three kings. During this festive occasion, Mexicans delight in serving 'Rosca de Reyes,' a delicious cake that includes a small doll representing baby Jesus.
🏃♂️ Family Fun Run
- Tacos: Enjoy delicious tacos during the event.
- Mexican Rosca de Reyes: Indulge in traditional bread and hot chocolate.
- Hoodies: Participants registered by December 24th at 11:59 pm are guaranteed a hoodie. Half marathon participants receive a hoodie and a shirt, while 5K participants receive a hoodie (if registered by December 24th) or a shirt.
- Medals: All participants will receive medals for their achievement.
🏅 Race Highlights
- Coffee Tumblers: All half marathon participants receive a coffee tumbler.
- Fast/Flat Course: Experience a course designed for speed.
- Kids Races: Various races for kids with unique trophies for the top 3 boys and girls in each race category.
- Clydesdale/Athena Categories: Special categories for men over 200 lbs and women over 165 lbs in the 5K.
💰 Awards and Prizes
- $200 Cash Award: Top male and female overall winners in the half marathon will receive a cash prize.
- Unique Age Group Awards: Awards will be given for both half marathon and 5K, as well as the top 3 male/female, coed relay teams.
- Fun! Enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere!
📅 Race Day Information
Registration & Packet Pickup: Only available on race day, Saturday, January 4th from 6:45-7:45 am at Yokuts Park.
Start Time: Half marathon & 5K starts at 8:00 am.
For more details and registration, visit: DIA DE LOS REYES MAGOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK
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