🏁 Hart Park After Hours Series
Part of the RSCR series
Presented by Team Action Dad
Get off work and get after it.
The Hart Park After Hours Series is a 4-week, Thursday night race series in the heart of Bakersfield at Hart Memorial Park. This laid-back but competitive series features alternating weekly events—mountain biking and 5K running—designed for all fitness levels.
Whether you're chasing a podium, building fitness, or just looking for something fun to do after work, this series delivers a fast, social, and family-friendly race environment.
📅 Series Schedule (Thursdays)
Sept 3 –
Sept 10 –
Sept 17 –
Sept 24 –
⏱️ Start Times
September Events: 6:15 PM
Races start on time. Please arrive early to check in.
🚴 MTB Format
Short track style course (approx. 1– mile loop)
Class Laps Expected front duration
Youth 3 ~21–27 min
MTB / Gravel 5 ~22–25 min
E-Bike Open 7 ~24–25 min
Beginner to advanced riders welcome
🏃 5K Run
Fast, fun 5K course
Mass start
Great for all levels—from first-timers to competitive runners
👨👩👧👦 Who It’s For
Mountain bikers
Runners
Families and kids
Anyone looking for a fun, active Thursday night
🏆 Series Info
Points awarded each race
Compete in individual disciplines or both
Overall awards at the final event
🎉 The Vibe
This isn’t just a race—it’s a weekly hangout.
Expect music, community, and a fun atmosphere at the start/finish each week.
Come out, bring your crew, and make Thursday nights at Hart Park part of your routine.
After work. All out.
Sep 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Multisports
18:15
$25.00
Sep 17, 2026
Distance — 14.5K
Type — Multisports
18:15
$35.00
Sep 17, 2026
Distance — 9.7K
Type — Multisports
18:15
$25.00
Sep 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Multisports
18:15
$5.00
Sep 17, 2026
Distance — 9.7K
Type — Multisports
19:00
$25.00
Sep 17, 2026
Distance — 9.7K
Type — Multisports
19:00
$5.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Bakersfield.
Learn more about the host city, Bakersfield.
Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. The city covers about 151 sq mi (390 km2) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, which is located in the Central Valley region.
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