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Run Big Kern

Kernville, California, United States View on map
May 03, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Running

About this race

Kern River Conservancy's Charity 6K/11K Run at historic Kernville and Whiskey Flat trail is a community-driven event dedicated to raising funds to support the Kern River Conservancy's mission of keeping the Kern River clean and protected. Runners and outdoor enthusiasts of all levels come together to enjoy a scenic course through the historic Keysville area while contributing to conservation efforts. Proceeds from the race go directly toward trash cleanups, habitat restoration, and public education programs that promote responsible recreation along the Kern River. This event not only raises awareness about environmental stewardship on the Kern River, but also fosters a strong sense of community involvement in preserving one of California’s most cherished natural resources.

Registration and bib pick up will be 9:00am - 9:45am

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Running

Run Big Kern 6K

Race registration and check in is at 8:30am-9:30am. The 6K fun run and walk is open to all ages looking for a fun and leisurely participation. All participants will receive a finisher medal and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner awards. Run is open to all ages. All participants under 18 years old must have their forms signed by parent or guardian. Registration and bib pick up will be 9:00am - 9:45am

May 03, 2026 6K 10:00 AM
$40.00
Closed

11K Run

Race registration and check in is at 8:30am-9:30am. The 11K run is open to ages 13 and up. This is a fun run. There will be no official timing of runners but a timer will be available at the start-finish line for those looking for run times. All participants will receive a finisher medal and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner awards. All participants under 18 years old must have their forms signed by parent or guardian. Registration and bib pick up will be 9:00am - 9:45am

May 03, 2026 11K 10:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Kernville, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 10.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 22.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 9.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 22.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.3
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.9mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
58.5%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 3, 2026 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 3, 2026 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 43m

The sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 7:42 PM local time (PDT) in Kernville on May 3, 2026 — 13h 43m 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, 1 Kernville event

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