Runnin' To The Rig
About this race
Embrace the BHS Legacy and Join us for our 2nd Runnin' To The Rig 5k Run/Walk!
Saturday, February 21st - Shot Gun Start at 8:30am and Check-in at 7:30am
Runners Start on Morrow Field / Walkers Start on Griffith Field Stadium / Embrace the Legacy Tour meets at the Water Tower near the concessions stand at Griffith Field.
Day of Race Registration 7am - 8am at Check-In Desk at Table on Morrow Field. Cost is $40/pp
We invite you to participate with us in this FUNdraising endeavor to build community and raise funds. Our 5k course is designed as a nostalgic run/walk throughout our historic campus ending near the famous football tunnel in Griffith Stadium. Our 2K walk will meander around campus and even through some of the buildings. The Walk will start after the Run. Medals given to all finishers!
Race T-shirts can be purchased during registration for an extra fee if you pre-register by February 4th.
Plan to hang around after the race for pictures and selfies on historic Griffith Field.
Don't wait, come join the fun! We are grateful for your support of Bakersfield High School. Go Blue! Once a Driller, Always a Driller!
Bib & T-shirt Pickup
You can pick up your race packet and t-shirt at the stadium parking lot near Griffith Stadium.
Fri. Feb. 20, 3:30-6 pm
Sat. Feb. 21, 7-8 am
Pick your distance
Running
Runnin' To The Rig 5k
Medals awarded to the first 200 participants. Race T-shirts can be purchase for an additional fee, if purchased by Feb. 4th
Runnin' To The Rig 5k - S/S
Medals awarded to the first 200 participants. Race T-shirts can be purchase for an additional fee, if purchased by Feb 4th
Kids: Runnin' To The Rig 5k
Medals awarded to the first 100 participants. Race T-shirts can be purchase for an additional fee, if purchased by Feb. 4th
Walking
Walkin' To The Rig 2k
A stroll down memory lane through many of the iconic spots on the BHS campus. This fabulous walking tour will feature stops and photo opps in many of the school’s beautiful old buildings, and the Harvey Auditorium stage (graced by so many legends since its completion in 1948 - even MLK Jr. in 1960!). Come trace the footsteps of Earl Warren, Frank Gifford, and so many other illustrious Driller alumni! Race T-shirts can be purchase for an additional fee, if purchased by Feb. 4th
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bakersfield, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 5:42 PM local time (PST) in Bakersfield on February 20, 2027 — 11h 06m 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, 50 Bakersfield events
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