Events
5k Run/Walk
Kids Run(NOT TIMED)
Bakersfield's Halloween Run for the Whole Family! 👻
Big monsters, little monsters, costumes, and Halloween fun- the Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash is back!
Join us for our annual Halloween 5K Run/Walk and Little Monster Dash for a festive morning filled with spooky spirit, treats, and community fun.
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume, bring your family and friends, and compete for our Costume Contest and Largest Group Award!
Come for the miles. Stay for the Halloween magic! 👻
👻 Your Monster Mash Experience
🌙 Ready to Glow? Every participant receives:
- 🏅 Oversized Custom Finisher Medallion
- 🌙 Glow-in-the-Dark Event Shirt
- 🍬 Halloween Treats for Kids and Adults
- 🎃 Custom Trick-or-Treat Bag for Every Child
- 🎶 Halloween Music
- 👻 Festively Decorated Course
- 🏆 Costume Contest
- 🎉 Largest Group Contest
Show Us Your Costume
This is your chance to go all out!
Dress as your favorite monster, superhero, spooky character, or Halloween icon and join the fun. Bring your creativity, show off your Halloween spirit, and see if you can take home a Costume Contest prize!
Bring your crew, too! Gather your family, friends, coworkers, or running group and compete for our Largest Group Award.
To qualify, all group members must register under the same team name during registration. The largest registered team takes home the bragging rights (and a prize!)
The more monsters, the merrier! 👻
Choose Your Race
🎃 Monster Mash 5K Run/Walk
Ready to race? The 5K is a timed event with age group awards, making it a great choice for competitive runners, casual joggers, and walkers alike.
Age Group Awards:
- 10 & Under
- 11–19
- 20–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60–69
- 70 & Over
🧡 Little Monster Dash
A special race for our littlest runners! Kids can join in the Halloween fun and celebrate their finish with a glow-in-the-dark medallion.
The Little Monster Dash is untimed and does not include awards.
Strollers are welcome! For everyone's safety, dogs are not permitted on the course.
Run for a Reason
This year, we're proud to support CAPK Friendship House
Through Classic Cares, your participation helps support The Friendship House, which provides educational and recreational services to children from low-income families, such as after-school and summer programs, as well as resources for the entire community, food distribution, job training, and an outreach center.
Packet Pickup
Saturday, October 24
F45 Training Seven Oaks
9000 Ming Ave, Suite K10
Bakersfield, CA 93311
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Pick up your race packet and get ready for Halloween morning!
Can't make Saturday? Late packet pickup will also be available on race morning.
🎃 Race Day Schedule
Sunday, October 25
- 8:00 AM — Late Packet Pickup Opens
- 8:45 AM — Costume Contest (for Children & Adults)
- 9:00 AM — Little Monster Dash
- 9:05 AM — 5K Run/Walk Start
Arrive early, get settled, and don't miss the pre-race festivities!
No dogs are permitted at this event for safety reasons.
Yes, someone can pick up your packet. Please send them the QR code you received in your confirmation/packet pick-up email for a smooth checkout.
Yes, you can register the day of unless stated otherwise.
Yes, parking at Park at Riverwalk is free. Please arrive early to secure parking, as it will fill up.
Yes, all registered participants receive a medal and a T-shirt.
Yes, there will be porta potties in the parking lot and on-site restrooms.
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