Summer Grand Prix - Bakersfield

Bakersfield, United States • 13-25 Jun-Jul 2026

Summer Grand Prix : Bakersfield, Panorama Vista Preserve

The Summer Grand Prix is a four-race series held at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield from June 13 to July 25, 2026. The series consists of four open 5k races; walkers are welcome to participate. Each event lists an entry fee of $5.

For 2026 the series adds three competitive divisions: Youth, High School, and Adult. Prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each division for both female and male athletes. Series scoring uses each competitor's best three race results to determine overall standings.

A points table assigns 9 points for first place, 8 for second, 7 for third, and then 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point for fourth through ninth places respectively. Races are conducted in waves, and a 45-minute time limit applies to each race.

Overall Grand Prix champions are the runners who accumulate the most points in their division across the series. Part of the proceeds and donations will be given to Panorama Vista Preserve. Parking at the venue is limited; overflow parking is available along the street. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Open 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Pick a scenic 6K or adventurous 12K through Panorama Vista Preserve along the Kern River with flat fast stretches and bluff climbs. Chip timing, custom shirt and finisher medal plus pancakes and raffles make this a fun community run.