THE RETURN OF THE WAFFLE RUN
In collaboration with the CSU Bakersfield Kinesiology Department!!
Events
5K Run / Walk
$54
$43.40
incl. $3.40 Fee
7:40AM PDT
- 11:45AM PDT
Price increases after July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Kids 5K Run / Walk (17 under)
$38.10
$27.50
incl. $2.50 Fee
7:40AM PDT
- 11:45AM PDT
Price increases after July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
We’re proud to receive support from students of the CSU Bakersfield Kinesiology Department, contributing to the success of the Waffle Run experience.
Come out and Join Our Community.
Enjoy some bite-sized Waffles after the run.
A portion of the proceeds fund PÁLI's College Scholarship Fund.
Strollers are welcome! Due to runner's safety we do not recommend dogs on the course.
FREE Waffle Bites
FREE Post Race Recovery Snack Pack
FREE Race Photos
Water and Electrolyte on the Course
Music at the Start and Finish Line
Top Age Group Awards
Overall Male & Female Awards
Race Day T-Shirt (First 300 Participants Guaranteed Shirt on Race Day)
Custom Medals (First 300 Participants Guaranteed Medals on Race Day)
*Event shirts and medals will be ordered based on registration volume and timing to ensure avilaiblity by race day without over-ordering.
5k Age Group Categories:
10 & Under
11 - 12
13 - 14
15 - 18
19 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 & Over
10k Age Group Categories:
19 & Under
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 & Over
Information
Event Itinerary
6:00 am Set Up
6:45 am Check-in and Packet Pickup
6:50 am Pictures
7:15 am Welcome & Announcements
7:30 am 10K Run Start Time
7:40 am 5K Run Start Time
11:45 am Closing Announcements
Course map below. The 5K and 10K routes share the same start. Clearly marked turnaround signs will indicate when to split.
5K runners will hit 1 water station at the midway point. 10K runners will have access to 3 water stations spaced throughout the route.
5K Route | The River Walk Run Path
10K Route | The River Walk Run Path
