Judgment Day Half Marathon

THIS RACE WAS OFFICIALLY APPROVED ON OCTOBER 1ST :-)

RACE MITIGATION PLAN APPROVED BY:  KERN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD.

RUNNER PARTICIPATE CAP: 325 RUNNERS AND 50 VIRTUAL RUNNERS

 

DUE TO COVID-19 GUIDELINES AND OUR RACE MITIGATION PLAN, WE WERE REQUIRED TO CHANGE THE COURSE.

NEW 2020 COURSE: THE START & FINISH LINE WILL BE INSIDE THE SAM LYNN BALLPARK (OUTFIELD).  WE WILL HAVE A "ROLLING" CHIPPED START BETWEEN 7:00AM TO 7:30AM TO ENSURE SOCIAL DISTANCING. THEREFORE, YOU CAN START YOUR RACE ANYTIME BETWEEN 7AM - 7:30AM. THE HALF MARATHON COURSE WILL GO FROM THE OUTFIELD TO THE PAVED MANOR RUNNING TRAIL (EAST) TO CHINA GRADE LOOP.  RUNNERS WILL TURN RIGHT ONTO CHINA GRADE LOOP (CLOSED ROAD) - YES THAT'S A CHALLENGING HILL UP TO PANORAMA DRIVE! CONTINUE ALONG PANORAMA PARK BEFORE SWEEPING BACK DOWN TO THE PAVED RUNNING TRAIL ALONG THE KERN RIVER, AND THEN A SHORT OUT & BACK PAST THE BALLPARK, BEFORE FINISHING INSIDE THE SAM LYNN BALLPARK. YES, THIS COURSE HAS REMAINED SCENIC AND IS PRIMARILY ON PAVED RUNNING TRAILS.

 

ARE YOU READY TO RUN THE FIRST HALF MARATHON RACE SINCE THE COVID-19 SHUTDOWN?!!

Aid Stations will be available, but we also encourage you to carry your own (camel or hydration packs) if you choose toFREE Breakfast Burritos, made fresh (Grab and Go Style)FREE Rosa Brothers Chocolate MilkFREE Race PhotosTop Age Group Awards Overall Male & Female Cash AwardsRace Tech ShirtsTrucker Hat with Logo Leather PatchJudgment Day License Plate FrameAwesome 4 1/2 inch Finisher's MedalRun The Valley Half Marathon Series 6-inch EPIC Completion Medal

RACE DAY REQUIREMENTS:

1) BEFORE ENTERING THE BALLPARK, YOUR TEMPERATURE WILL BE SCANNED. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IF YOU HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 100.0 F OR GREATER.

2) YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR RUN. DISPOSABLE MASKS WILL BE PROVIDED.

3) YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COVID-19 CHECKLIST/QUESTIONNAAIRE AT PACKET PICKUP. 

4) ALL VOLUNTEERS AND RACE STAFF WILL FOLLOW THE SAME GUIDELINES.