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Sun December 8, 2024 Bakersfield, CA 93308 US Directions

Events

Krazy 8K Race

$43.90 incl. $3.90 Fee 8:30AM PST
58 spots left. Registration ends December 7, 2024 at 6:00pm PST

2K Fun Run/Walk

$38.60 incl. $3.60 Fee 8:30AM PST
58 spots left. Registration ends December 7, 2024 at 6:00pm PST

Virtual 8K/2K

$38.60 incl. $3.60 Fee Registration ends December 8, 2024 at 6:00pm PST

Place

Panorama Vista Preserve
901 E Roberts Ln
Bakersfield, CA US 93308

Description

IN-PERSON EVENTS

Runners, joggers and walkers of ALL ages and abilities are invited to the seventh 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 8 at the beautiful PANORAMA VISTA PRESERVE (panoramavista.org).  The race start time is 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 November 6 will be guaranteed an event T-shirt.  In addition . . .

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        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, giveaways and a holiday costume contest

VIRTUAL EVENT

Run or walk ANYWHERE and ANYTIME on race day . . . Sunday, December 8. 

 

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, treadmill, 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 new 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 the week of December 9.  A small shipping fee will be applied during registration.  Unfortunately, packet pickup is not available for the virtual event.

PROCEEDS

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.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.8krazykilometers.org/.

CANDLE SPONSORS

LATKE SPONSORS

SUPPORTERS

Finisher's Medal

T-Shirt

All registrants will receive a long-sleeve, navy blue, moisture-wicking (100% polyester) T-shirt (available in adult and youth sizes). 

Race Store

Check out the "Krazy" merchandise in our race store!  Open to both registrants and non-registrants!  Purchased items will be available for pick up at our three packet pickup events . . . see PACKET PICKUP for locations, dates and times.

 

To access the store, click on "RACE STORE" at the top of the page or "Race Store" at the bottom. 

Teams

A registration discount will be available for teams of 3 or more.  Team registrants will receive a $3 discount for the 8K and a $2 discount for the 2K or virtual event.  The team discount will be available during both the early bird and regular registration periods. 

 

Team up and win!  Prizes will be given to members of the largest in-person team!

Social Media

We invite you to engage in social media before, during and after the run.  Please feel free to post photos, describe your run, and share other fun content!

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