The Bakersfield Volkslauf (“ the peoples run”) is dedicated to improving the plight of the community through involvement in civic activities. Specifically, the Volkslauf Committee successfully stages and executes the Annual Volkslauf Mud Run, generating revenue that enables it to accomplish its stated mission.

As a committee of the Bakersfield Marine Corps League, the Volkslauf Committee has the mission to support the financial and community relations goals of its parent organization.  To wit; obtain financial support for the annual Toys for Tots program & other Kern County charitable organizations; foster a positive image of Marines in the community; provide a vehicle for community outreach and service for those that need in  Bakersfield and Kern County; establish to all, that Bakersfield Marines are deserving of their support in the performance of duty to the people of the United States.