California State University at Bakersfield is a popular location for local races, but runners can enjoy the routes here at any time. There is a great selection of pedestrian paths and nice sidewalks to choose from. The suggested 5k route uses Student Way, CSUB Way, Don Hart Drive, Kroll Way, the canal path, Camino Media, and Roadrunner Way to form a nice multi-terrain loop around campus. For even more variation, runners can hop onto the ~1 mile extension of the Kern River Parkway Trail that runs through campus. Connect to the main Kern River Parkway Trail of the nearby Stockdale Neighborhood for more mileage.
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- 5k (3 miles) (designated lopp); Other options
- 50 feet
- Student Way
- CSUB Bus Stop
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Bakersfield, US
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Other Routes in Bakersfield, CA
The signature running option in Bakersfield. Runners can follow a one-way route of up to 20 miles on this multi-use path. The best spots for a loop are The Park at Riverwalk, Yokuts Park, and Panorama Park.
Hart Park, on the far northeast outskirts of the city, has a diversity of running options. There are 2 and 6.5 mile trail routes in the hills, or a 4 mile multi-use path to Lake Ming.
Central Park is one of the most gorgeous public spaces in the city of Bakersfield, with a ~2 mile network of concrete and cobblestone trails spanning the waterfront of Mill Creek. Located just east of downtown.
One of the most attractive neighborhoods in the city and very pleasant for running. The streets feature pristine sidewalks, pretty modern homes, manicured gardens and shady tree cover. We’ve mapped a 5 mile loop.
Great running can also be found in the Terra Vista, Artisan, Southern Oaks, and Tevis ranch neighborhoods of southwest Bakersfield. We’ve mapped a 6 mile loop through the area.
Huge & gorgeous area 90 minutes from Bakersfield is a worth-it destination run. Known for white alkali flats of Soda Lake, Painted Rock, vast open grasslands, and a broad plain rimmed by mountains. FAMOUS for wildflowers, in season!
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