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
Join fellow runners on February 1, 2025 for the Runnin' To The Rig. It's a fantastic 5K, 2K featuring a flat and fast course in Bakersfield.
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Running
Bakersfield High School Runnin' To The Rig 5k
Medals awarded to the first 500 participants. T-shirts included with registrations purchased by Sunday, January 12th.
Staff & Students: Runnin' To The Rig 5k
Medals awarded to the first 500 participants. T-shirts included with registrations purchased by Sunday, January 12th.
Kids Runnin' To The Rig 5k (12 and under)
Medals awarded to the first 500 participants. T-shirts included with registrations purchased by Sunday, January 12th.
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!
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Bakersfield in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Bakersfield
Runnin' To The Rig takes place in Bakersfield, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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