Event Description

January the 6th is a special day in Mexico. It is known as 'El Dia de Reyes' or Three Kings' Day. The date commemorates the three wise men, who traveled from afar, bearing gifts for the infant baby Jesus. On the night of January 5th, children put one of their shoes under the bed and the next day they wake up to see a small gift left there by the three kings or the 'reyes magos'. Finally, during this celebration Mexicans serve 'Rosca de Reyes' or Kings' Cake. This cake has an oval shape and has a small doll inside which represents baby Jesus. The person who gets the slice with the doll must host a party on February 2nd.

FAMILY FUN RUNNING EVENT!

•   TACOS
• MEXICAN “ROSCA DE REYES” BREAD & HOT CHOCOLATE
• HOODIES  (Must be registered by DECEMBER 24th at 11:59pm TO BE GUARANTEED A HOODIE! ).
   HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS GET A HOODIE AND A SHIRT!
   5K PARTICIPANTS GET A HOODIE (if registered the December 24th; otherwise they get a shirt)
• MEDALS FOR ALL  PARTICIPANTS!
• COFFEE TUMBLERS FOR ALL HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS
• FAST/FLAT COURSE!
• KIDS RACES INCLUDING A 10-METER “RUN” FOR <1 YR OLD KIDS. UNIQUE TROPHIES AWARD FOR TOP 3 BOY/GIRLS ON EACH KIDS RACE! KIDS RACES: 7-10 YEAR OLD ( 400METER RUN), 5-6 YEAR OLD (200METER RUN), 3-4 YEAR OLD (100METER RUN), 1-2 YEAR OLD (50METER RUN), <1 YEAR OLD (10METER RUN)
• CLYDESDALE/ATHENA CATEGORIES FOR 5K (MEN >200LBS & WOMEN>165LBS)
• $200 CASH AWARD FOR TOP MALE/FEMALE OVERALL IN HALF MARATHON
• UNIQUE AGE GROUP AWARDS for half marathon, 5K AND top 3 male/female, coed relay teams.  
• FUN!!
  
  

Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup:

 IT TAKES PLACE ONLY ON RACE DAY, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4TH from 6:45-7:45am

  YOKUTS PARK @ 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309

HALF MARATHON & 5K STARTS AT 8:00AM