location_city Bakersfield
location_on California
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calendar_today 14 Dec, 2025 – 22 Dec, 2025
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RegisterRunners, joggers and walkers of ALL ages and abilities are invited to the eighth annual Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers, an 8K run organized by TEMPLE BETH EL of Bakersfield, California, in celebration of the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. This family-friendly community event also includes the 2K Latke Loop Fun Run.
The 8K and 2K runs will take place on Sunday, December 14 , at the beautiful PANORAMA VISTA PRESERVE (panoramavista.org). The race starts at 8:30 AM. The 8K and 2K courses will take participants through scenic natural preserve land situated along the Kern River in northeast Bakersfield. This riparian woodland area is home to many native plants and animals and includes hiking, biking and equestrian trails.
Registration includes a custom finisher medal, Hanukkah swag, water and refreshments, and entry into the race raffle. PLUS those who register by 6 PM on November 30 will be guaranteed an event T-shirt. In addition . . .·
Teams of 3 or more will receive a registration discount
· Awards will be given to top finishers of the 8K
· Race day festivities will include music and giveaways
Run or walk (or skip, skate, swim, bike, treadmill, etc.) ANYWHERE and ANYTIME during the eight days of Hanukkah . . . Monday, December 15 through Monday, December 22.
Participants will be able to download a custom race bib, run or walk an 8K or 2K distance at a location of their choosing (e.g., neighborhood, running trail, stairwell, etc.), post their results on the "RESULTS" page, and download a finisher's certificate. PLUS teams with three or more virtual event members will receive a registration discount. And back this year is a RACE RAFFLE for registrants of the virtual event. The drawing will take place on Facebook Live (check back for date and time).
Registrants will receive a race shirt, finisher medal and Hanukkah swag. Race items will be mailed on December 11 to those who register by 12 noon on December 10. A second mailing will be made the week of December 22 to those who register after 12 noon on December 10. A small shipping fee will be applied during registration. Unfortunately, packet pickup is not available for the virtual event.
Race proceeds will benefit TEMPLE BETH EL (templebethelbakersfield.org), a Reform Jewish synagogue and tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the KERN RIVER PARKWAY FOUNDATION (kernriverparkway.org), a local nonprofit that works to protect, preserve and restore the natural riparian and wildlife habitat of the Kern River.
Dec 14, 2025
Distance — Other
Type — Road running
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Dec 14, 2025
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
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Dec 14, 2025
Distance — 10K
Type — Road running
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These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield is a city in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Bakersfield is famous for being the home of country music singers Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, and has the nickname "the country music capital of the West Coast."
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