TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD is a Saturday morning taco-themed race held at 4200 Empire Dr in Bakersfield, California. The primary event is a 6K run/walk, approximately 3.72 miles. A 2-mile speed walk begins at 7:00 AM, alongside the 6K, with children's races commencing just before. While presented as a family-friendly event, the 6K includes competitive elements, offering awards to the top five male and female finishers, plus age-group awards for the top three in each category.
The race course is broadly described on its page. The main attraction is the event's surrounding format: participants receive tacos, agua fresca, music, a distinctive medal, and an additional medal from Reyes Running Series. The 2-mile walk is structured differently from the 6K, lacking top-finisher or age-group awards, positioning it as a more relaxed choice. This event is noted as the first annual Taco 6K Run, suggesting it is a new Bakersfield community race focused on shorter distances, children's involvement, and post-race refreshments, rather than an established local tradition.