North of the River to host Love Your Parks Fun Run

The event is open to all runners and walkers age 9 and up.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:07am

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North of the River Recreation and Park District will be hosting the Love Your Park Fun Run and 5K on Sunday February 1 at Polo Park. A free Love Your Park: Pop-up Rec will also be held during the event and will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about NOR programs.

Why it matters

The fun run and 5K event aims to promote healthy lifestyles and community engagement by encouraging residents to enjoy and support their local parks and recreation programs.

The details

Runners can register for the event at runsignup.com, and proceeds will benefit youth recreation scholarships.

  • The Love Your Park Fun Run and 5K will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The players

North of the River Recreation and Park District

A local parks and recreation district that organizes community events and manages parks and facilities in the Bakersfield area.

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What’s next

Runners can register for the event on the runsignup.com website.

The takeaway

This event is an opportunity for the Bakersfield community to come together, enjoy the outdoors, and support local parks and recreation programs that benefit youth and families.