Judgment Day Half Marathon

Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk - Bakersfield, CA

The event offers multiple race distances with a common start and finish at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield. Distances included are listed below.

• Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
• 10K Run/Walk - 6.2 miles
• 5K Run/Walk - 3.1 miles
• Virtual Half Marathon - 13.1 miles

The half marathon course leaves the ballpark via the back gate onto the Kern River paved trail east, continues into the Panorama Vista Preserve on dirt trails for a 3.5 mile loop, then returns to the paved trail toward China Grade Road. The route includes a closed road segment on Alfred Harrell Highway/China Grade with an approximately 1 mile climb to the Panorama Bluffs, continues through Panorama Park along bluff views, then descends via a closed Manor Street exit back to the Kern River trail and finishes inside the ballpark.

The 10K follows the half marathon start, separates near mile 2.8, and climbs a 0.40 mile dirt trail with about 190 feet of elevation gain before joining the Panorama paved trail and returning to the ballpark finish.

The 5K is an out and back entirely on the Kern River paved trail, starting and finishing inside the ballpark and described as flat.

Surfaces include grass, paved trails, dirt trails and closed paved roads. Aid stations are located at miles 1.4, 3.6, 6.1, 7.1, 9.1, 10.0 and 11.6. Porta potties are at miles 1.5, 3.6, 6.1, 7.1, 10.0 and 11.5. Race day services include RaceJoy tracking, live results texted to phones, free hot breakfast, free La Rosa's fruit bars, free race photos, a post race beer garden, on course water, Electrolit and GU, DJ music, awards, race shirts and finisher medals. Registration opens 2025-11-09 and closes 2026-06-22; published registration fees are $70 for the half, $65 for the 10K and $40 for the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.