Bakersfield Marathon
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Bakersfield Marathon
The Bakersfield Marathon is the 10th annual running event held in Bakersfield, California, across April 3–4, 2027. Finish activities take place at the Kern County Museum, and the main courses run point to point through Bakersfield's scenic and historic neighborhoods. The event includes aid stations along the course and a post-race festival.
Multiple race options are offered, including in-person and virtual formats:
- Marathon - 26.2 Miles, registration fee $89
- Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles, registration fee $69
- 10K - 6.2 Miles, registration fee $39
- 5K - 5K, registration fee $29
- Virtual Run/Walk - 26.2 Miles (virtual), registration fee $50
- Kids 1K - 1K, youth ages 12 and under, registration fee $10
- Diaper Dash 1/4 Mile - 400 Yards, youth 5 and under, registration fee $10
The primary venue listed is the Kern County Museum at 3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Registration opening and closing dates are provided for individual events. The description above reflects event format, available distances, participant age categories for youth races, and on-site features such as aid stations and a festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
