Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026

Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield, CA.

This event aims to raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Kern County Cancer Foundation to assist local patients with medical bills and travel for treatment.

This is the 13th Annual KERN CANCER RUN/WALK and FESTIVAL EVENT.

Event Schedule (Tentative):

• 7:30 AM: Participant Arrival & Registration
• 8:00 AM: Music with DJ Richie Rich, Vendor Fair Starts & Survivor Social
• 9:30 AM: Survivor Walk Starts
• 9:40 AM: General Participants Start—Runners
• 9:45 AM: General Participants Start—Walkers
• 10:30 AM: Children’s Jog-a-Thon Begins
• 12:00 PM: Winners Announced
• 12 PM - 1 PM: Festival with DJ Richie Rich & Vendors

Race Website: http://www.kerncountycancerrun.org

Contact Info: Available via a form on the website.