Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers
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Event overview
The 2025 Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers takes place on December 14, 2025, at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, California. The event is organized by Temple Beth El and offers both an in-person race day and a virtual option during Hanukkah. Distances include:
- 8K
- 2K Latke Loop Fun Run/Walk
The in-person courses run through natural preserve land along the Kern River below the Panorama Bluffs. The virtual event can be completed anywhere during the specified Hanukkah period.
Logistics and additional information
All registrants receive a custom finisher medal, Hanukkah swag, water and refreshments, and entry into a race raffle. Participants who register by November 30 are guaranteed a race T-shirt. Packet pickup is available at two pre-race locations (Temple Beth El and Action Sports) on specified pre-race days, and packets are available at the preserve on race day before the event.
Teams of three or more receive registration discounts - $4 per person for the 8K and $3 per person for the 2K after the third team member registers; virtual teams receive a $3 discount. Awards will be given to top finishers in the 8K and prizes to members of the largest team. Proceeds benefit Temple Beth El of Bakersfield and the Kern River Parkway Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.