Bakersfield Marathon
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About the race
The 10th annual Bakersfield Marathon takes place April 3 and April 4 2027 at the Kern County Museum in Bakersfield, California (3801 Chester Ave, 93301).
The weekend features multiple in person races and a virtual option. Distances and youth restrictions include:
- Marathon - 26.2 Miles
- Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles
- 10K - 6.2 Miles
- 6K - 6K
- Virtual Run/Walk - 26.2 Miles
- Valley Strong Credit Union Kids 1K - 1K, youth 12 and under
- Valley Strong Credit Union Diaper Dash - 400 Yards, youth 5 and under
Registration fees listed for event entries are $89 for the Marathon, $69 for the Half Marathon, $39 for the 10K, $29 for the 6K, $50 for the Virtual Run/Walk, and $10 for each kids event.
All events start and end at the Kern County Museum and travel through Bakersfield’s scenic and historic neighborhoods. The event includes well stocked aid stations and a post race festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
