Join us for the 9th Annual Bakersfield Marathon, starting and finishing at the historic Kern County Museum. This event takes participants through Bakersfield’s most scenic and historic neighborhoods. With well-stocked aid stations and a lively post-race festival, this is a race-day experience you won’t want to miss!
A Race for Everyone!
In addition to providing local runners the chance to complete a Boston-qualifying marathon right in their own backyard, we are thrilled to welcome participants from across the U.S. and around the world. The Bakersfield Marathon truly has a race for everyone!
Choose from our scenic Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 6K, or Kids' Runs (1K & 1/4 mile), all winding through historic Downtown Bakersfield.
Special Offer: Children 9 and under automatically receive a $25 entry fee for the 6K during registration!
Packet pickup will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Health & Wellness Expo, where you can explore health-focused vendors and race-day essentials.
Race Amenities
Gender Specific Runner Shirt (those who sign up less than a month before the event are not guaranteed a shirt)
- Custom Finisher's Medallion
- Runner Breakfast
- One Free Beer (21+)
- 15 Water/Aid Stations
- 3 Gel Stations in the Full, 1 in the Half
- USATF Certified Boston Qualifier
- Health & Fitness Expo
- Finish Line Food & Beer Festival
- Walker-Friendly Course (16 min/mile for the Full Marathon)
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