Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk
About this race
Join Links for Life to kick off PINKtober!
Join Links for Life to kick off Paint the Town Pink! and Breast Cancer Awareness Month at our Lace'n It Up 5K Run & 1k Celebration Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Park at River Walk. This year's event is set to be our biggest yet - featuring special survivor recognition, local vendors, food & drink, music, raffle prizes, and more! Links for Life raises breast cancer awareness and celebrates local survivors with this fun community event. All net proceeds raised are donated and invested directly into our programs and services. This includes funding diagnostic services such as mammograms, providing wigs and head coverings, and offering nutrition education alongside monthly grocery cards. Links also provides education throughout Kern County on breast health, free support resources and screenings, and the services and resources available to survivors as they navigate their cancer journey.Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Bakersfield.
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Running
5K Run/Walk (timed)
Runners AND Walkers are welcome to sign up for the 5K! Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the male and female categories by age.
Youth (15 & Under) 5K run/walk (timed)
We encourage young walkers and runners to participate in the 5K Walk/Run.
Walking
1 K Celebration Walk (not timed)
Survivors and anyone else are welcome to sign up for the 1k Celebration Walk. It's a great option for families and a leisurely stroll around the lake!
Youth (15 and under) 1k Celebration Walk (not timed)
Survivors and anyone else are welcome to sign up for the 1k Celebration Walk. It's a great option for families and a leisurely stroll around the lake!
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About Bakersfield
Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk takes place in Bakersfield, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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