Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots is run in Bakersfield, California, on December 19, 2026. Two formats start together at 9:00 a.m.: a 5K that can be run or walked, and a one-mile walk. Registered participants get holiday-themed gear and jingle bells, entry fees support the Toys for Tots charity drive, and reduced pricing is offered for children.

With a walk option alongside the 5K, the event is aimed at families and groups rather than at runners chasing a result, though nothing stops you from racing the 5K hard. If you want a time, warm up properly and go out at a pace you can hold for all 3.1 miles rather than sprinting the first quarter mile. If you are bringing children, the one-mile is the sensible choice and keeps everyone finishing around the same time.