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Bakersfield Marathon
Bakersfield Marathon is a marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K and 400 Yards event held in Bakersfield, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 3, 2027. About 25,021 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 3, 2027
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Field size
- ~25,021 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Distances
- Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K, 400 Yards
- Field size
- About 25,021 runners
- Course
- New point-to-point course for 2027; official elevation profile not yet published. Prior loop course (2022-2026) had ~568 ft gain and a hilly profile per FindMyMarathon.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:02 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 55°F at the start, 73% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Bakersfield Marathon
Join us for the 10th Annual Bakersfield Marathon, Finishing at the historic Kern County Museum. This event takes participants on a point to point course 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!
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Bakersfield Marathon: common questions
- When is the Bakersfield Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 3, 2027.
- Where is the Bakersfield Marathon held?
- In Bakersfield, California.
- What distances does the Bakersfield Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K and 400 Yards.
- How many people run the Bakersfield Marathon?
- About 25,021 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Bakersfield Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Bakersfield Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $10 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Bakersfield Marathon start?
- 6:02 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Bakersfield Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Bakersfield Marathon?
- about 55°F at the start, 73% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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