Hart Park After Work 5K and Mtb Series Race #3
About this race
🏁 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.
Pick your distance
Mountain biking
MTB/GRAVEL RACE
## 🚴 MTB / Gravel Short Track Race **Hart Park After Hours Series** *Presented by Team Action Dad* Get off work and get on the gas. The MTB / Gravel race at the **Hart Park After Hours Series** is a fast-paced **short track event** held at Hart Memorial Park. Designed for all skill levels, this race delivers high energy, tight racing, and a fun after-work atmosphere. --- ## 🔥 Race Format * Short track loop (approx. 1–2 miles) * **20–25 minutes + 1 lap** * Mass start * Multiple laps on a fun, spectator-friendly course This format keeps the action close, exciting, and easy to follow for both racers and spectators. --- ## 🚴 Who It’s For * Mountain bikers * Gravel riders * Beginners to experienced racers * Anyone looking to ride hard and have fun after work Whether you're chasing a win or just getting a workout in, this race is built for you. --- ## ⏱️ Start Time * **September Events:** 6:15 PM * **October Events:** 6:00 PM *Races start on time—please arrive early to check in and stage.* --- ## ⚙️ Course Style * Flowy, fast, and approachable * Mix of dirt paths and park terrain * Designed for passing and continuous movement --- ## ⚠️ Requirements * Helmets required * Lights recommended for later-season events (October) * All bikes welcome (MTB, gravel, etc.) --- ## 🎉 The Vibe This is more than a race—it’s a weekly meet-up for the local riding community. Expect music, good people, and a laid-back but competitive environment. --- Come ride, push your limits, and make Thursday nights at Hart Park your new routine. **After work. All out.**
Running
5K Run
## 🏃 5K Run **Hart Park After Hours Series** *Presented by Team Action Dad* Clock out and lace up. The Hart Park After Work 5K features three spectator-friendly one-mile loops, giving friends and family plenty of opportunities to cheer runners on throughout the race. Bring your run club banners, represent your team and make some noise at the barn!
School Kids 5k
Duathlon
Double Down MTB and 5k Run
Cycling
School Kids MTB
E-BIKE OPEN
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bakersfield, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 7:00 PM local time (PDT) in Bakersfield on September 17, 2026 — 12h 19m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 46 Bakersfield events
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