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HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES

Thu September 3 - Thu September 24, 2026
Bakersfield, CA 93306 US Directions

MTB/GRAVEL RACE

## 🚴 MTB / Gravel Short Track Race

**Hart Park After Hours Series**
*Presented by Team Action Dad*

Get off work and get on the gas.

The MTB / Gravel race at the **Hart Park After Hours Series** is a fast-paced **short track event** held at Hart Memorial Park. Designed for all skill levels, this race delivers high energy, tight racing, and a fun after-work atmosphere.

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## 🔥 Race Format

* Short track loop (approx. 1–2 miles)
* **20–25 minutes + 1 lap**
* Mass start
* Multiple laps on a fun, spectator-friendly course

This format keeps the action close, exciting, and easy to follow for both racers and spectators.

---

## 🚴 Who It’s For

* Mountain bikers
* Gravel riders
* Beginners to experienced racers
* Anyone looking to ride hard and have fun after work

Whether you're chasing a win or just getting a workout in, this race is built for you.

---

## ⏱️ Start Time

* **September Events:** 6:15 PM
* **October Events:** 6:00 PM

*Races start on time—please arrive early to check in and stage.*

---

## ⚙️ Course Style

* Flowy, fast, and approachable
* Mix of dirt paths and park terrain
* Designed for passing and continuous movement

---

## ⚠️ Requirements

* Helmets required
* Lights recommended for later-season events (October)
* All bikes welcome (MTB, gravel, etc.)

---

## 🎉 The Vibe

This is more than a race—it’s a weekly meet-up for the local riding community. Expect music, good people, and a laid-back but competitive environment.

---

Come ride, push your limits, and make Thursday nights at Hart Park your new routine.

**After work. All out.**
Event Date:
Thursday September 3, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm PDT
Price:
$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends September 3, 2026 at 5:50pm PDT

5K Run

## 🏃 5K Run

**Hart Park After Hours Series**
*Presented by Team Action Dad*

Clock out and lace up.

The 5K Run at the **Hart Park After Hours Series** is a fast, fun, after-work race set in the scenic trails and paths of Hart Memorial Park. Whether you're chasing a PR or just getting a solid run in, this event is built for all levels.

---

## 🔥 Race Format

* 5K distance (3.1 miles)
* Mass start
* Fast, flowing course

Simple, straightforward, and just enough challenge to keep it interesting.

---

## 🏃 Who It’s For

* Runners of all levels
* First-timers and seasoned racers
* Families and friends looking for an active night out

Run hard, jog it in, or somewhere in between—this is your race.

---

## ⏱️ Start Time

* **September Events:** 6:15 PM
* **October Events:** 6:00 PM

*Races start on time—please arrive early to check in and stage.*

---

## 🌄 Course Style

* Mix of paved paths and park terrain
* Flat and runnable with a few natural variations
* Designed for steady pace and good flow

---

## ⚠️ Additional Info

* Limited daylight—events will run on schedule
* Please be aware of other park users
* Strollers welcome (start toward the back)

---

## 🎉 The Vibe

This is more than a run—it’s a weekly meet-up. Good people, music at the finish, and a laid-back but competitive atmosphere.

---

Show up, get moving, and make Thursday nights at Hart Park part of your routine.

**After work. All out.**
Event Date:
Thursday September 3, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm PDT
Price:
$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends September 3, 2026 at 5:50pm PDT

MTB/GRAVEL RACE

## 🚴 MTB / Gravel Short Track Race

**Hart Park After Hours Series**
*Presented by Team Action Dad*

Get off work and get on the gas.

The MTB / Gravel race at the **Hart Park After Hours Series** is a fast-paced **short track event** held at Hart Memorial Park. Designed for all skill levels, this race delivers high energy, tight racing, and a fun after-work atmosphere.

---

## 🔥 Race Format

* Short track loop (approx. 1–2 miles)
* **20–25 minutes + 1 lap**
* Mass start
* Multiple laps on a fun, spectator-friendly course

This format keeps the action close, exciting, and easy to follow for both racers and spectators.

---

## 🚴 Who It’s For

* Mountain bikers
* Gravel riders
* Beginners to experienced racers
* Anyone looking to ride hard and have fun after work

Whether you're chasing a win or just getting a workout in, this race is built for you.

---

## ⏱️ Start Time

* **September Events:** 6:15 PM
* **October Events:** 6:00 PM

*Races start on time—please arrive early to check in and stage.*

---

## ⚙️ Course Style

* Flowy, fast, and approachable
* Mix of dirt paths and park terrain
* Designed for passing and continuous movement

---

## ⚠️ Requirements

* Helmets required
* Lights recommended for later-season events (October)
* All bikes welcome (MTB, gravel, etc.)

---

## 🎉 The Vibe

This is more than a race—it’s a weekly meet-up for the local riding community. Expect music, good people, and a laid-back but competitive environment.

---

Come ride, push your limits, and make Thursday nights at Hart Park your new routine.

**After work. All out.**
Event Date:
Thursday September 10, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm PDT
Price:
$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends September 10, 2026 at 5:50pm PDT

5K RUN

## 🏃 5K Run

**Hart Park After Hours Series**
*Presented by Team Action Dad*

Clock out and lace up.

The 5K Run at the **Hart Park After Hours Series** is a fast, fun, after-work race set in the scenic trails and paths of Hart Memorial Park. Whether you're chasing a PR or just getting a solid run in, this event is built for all levels.

---

## 🔥 Race Format

* 5K distance (3.1 miles)
* Mass start
* Fast, flowing course

Simple, straightforward, and just enough challenge to keep it interesting.

---

## 🏃 Who It’s For

* Runners of all levels
* First-timers and seasoned racers
* Families and friends looking for an active night out

Run hard, jog it in, or somewhere in between—this is your race.

---

## ⏱️ Start Time

* **September Events:** 6:15 PM
* **October Events:** 6:00 PM

*Races start on time—please arrive early to check in and stage.*

---

## 🌄 Course Style

* Mix of paved paths and park terrain
* Flat and runnable with a few natural variations
* Designed for steady pace and good flow

---

## ⚠️ Additional Info

* Limited daylight—events will run on schedule
* Please be aware of other park users
* Strollers welcome (start toward the back)

---

## 🎉 The Vibe

This is more than a run—it’s a weekly meet-up. Good people, music at the finish, and a laid-back but competitive atmosphere.

---

Show up, get moving, and make Thursday nights at Hart Park part of your routine.

**After work. All out.**
Event Date:
Thursday September 10, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm PDT
Price:
$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends September 10, 2026 at 5:50pm PDT

MTB/GRAVEL RACE

## 🚴 MTB / Gravel Short Track Race

**Hart Park After Hours Series**
*Presented by Team Action Dad*

Get off work and get on the gas.

The MTB / Gravel race at the **Hart Park After Hours Series** is a fast-paced **short track event** held at Hart Memorial Park. Designed for all skill levels, this race delivers high energy, tight racing, and a fun after-work atmosphere.

---

## 🔥 Race Format

* Short track loop (approx. 1–2 miles)
* **20–25 minutes + 1 lap**
* Mass start
* Multiple laps on a fun, spectator-friendly course

This format keeps the action close, exciting, and easy to follow for both racers and spectators.

---

## 🚴 Who It’s For

* Mountain bikers
* Gravel riders
* Beginners to experienced racers
* Anyone looking to ride hard and have fun after work

Whether you're chasing a win or just getting a workout in, this race is built for you.

---

## ⏱️ Start Time

* **September Events:** 6:15 PM
* **October Events:** 6:00 PM

*Races start on time—please arrive early to check in and stage.*

---

## ⚙️ Course Style

* Flowy, fast, and approachable
* Mix of dirt paths and park terrain
* Designed for passing and continuous movement

---

## ⚠️ Requirements

* Helmets required
* Lights recommended for later-season events (October)
* All bikes welcome (MTB, gravel, etc.)

---

## 🎉 The Vibe

This is more than a race—it’s a weekly meet-up for the local riding community. Expect music, good people, and a laid-back but competitive environment.

---

Come ride, push your limits, and make Thursday nights at Hart Park your new routine.

**After work. All out.**
Event Date:
Thursday September 17, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm PDT
Price:
$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends September 17, 2026 at 5:50pm PDT

5K RUN

## 🏃 5K Run

**Hart Park After Hours Series**
*Presented by Team Action Dad*

Clock out and lace up.

The 5K Run at the **Hart Park After Hours Series** is a fast, fun, after-work race set in the scenic trails and paths of Hart Memorial Park. Whether you're chasing a PR or just getting a solid run in, this event is built for all levels.

---

## 🔥 Race Format

* 5K distance (3.1 miles)
* Mass start
* Fast, flowing course

Simple, straightforward, and just enough challenge to keep it interesting.

---

## 🏃 Who It’s For

* Runners of all levels
* First-timers and seasoned racers
* Families and friends looking for an active night out

Run hard, jog it in, or somewhere in between—this is your race.

---

## ⏱️ Start Time

* **September Events:** 6:15 PM
* **October Events:** 6:00 PM

*Races start on time—please arrive early to check in and stage.*

---

## 🌄 Course Style

* Mix of paved paths and park terrain
* Flat and runnable with a few natural variations
* Designed for steady pace and good flow

---

## ⚠️ Additional Info

* Limited daylight—events will run on schedule
* Please be aware of other park users
* Strollers welcome (start toward the back)

---

## 🎉 The Vibe

This is more than a run—it’s a weekly meet-up. Good people, music at the finish, and a laid-back but competitive atmosphere.

---

Show up, get moving, and make Thursday nights at Hart Park part of your routine.

**After work. All out.**
Event Date:
Thursday September 17, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm PDT
Price:
$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends September 17, 2026 at 5:50pm PDT

MTB/GRAVEL RACE

Event Date:
Thursday September 24, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm PDT
Price:
$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends September 24, 2026 at 5:50am PDT

5K RUN

Event Date:
Thursday September 24, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm PDT
Price:
$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends September 24, 2026 at 5:50pm PDT

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