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Bakersfield Marathon

April 4, 2027 · 6:50 AMBakersfield, California, United States

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Race Day

58°F

Feels mild

Total elevation gain

250ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

650

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Bakersfield Marathon is a road marathon held on Sunday, April 4, 2027, in Bakersfield, California, for its 10th edition. The marathon starts at 6:50 am at the Kern County Museum, runs through the city's historic neighborhoods and finishes back at the museum. Organizers call the course mostly flat with some hills at the beginning, and the time limit is 7 hours. The 2027 course is new and its USATF certification is pending. A half marathon, 10K and 6K run the same morning, and the museum also hosts the post-race festival.

Previous edition results — 2026

Entry Methods: Online registration through RunSignup
The marathon field is capped at 650 participants
Organizers expect all events to sell out before race day
Required Documents: Picking up another participant's bib requires a copy of their ID and their signed printed waiver
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Entry fees are non-refundable unless you bought insurance during registration
Entries can be deferred to the following year, but not less than 30 days before the event
Entries can be transferred to the Virtual Race, but not less than 15 days before the event

01: Marathon pacers hold finish-time signs from 3:05 to 5:20
02: The marathon time limit is 7 hours, an average pace of 16 minutes per mile
03: Runners who fall behind the pace may be asked to move to the sidewalk so roads can reopen on schedule
04: Free parking is available, with new parking details for 2027 to be added
05: Free bag drop-off is in the Hotel building near the start and finish, with pick-up until 2 pm
06: VIP packet pick-up on race day starts at 5:00 am for an extra fee
07: Jogger strollers are allowed in any event
08: Dogs, wagons, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters and bicycles are not allowed on the course
09: Only registered participants may cross the finish line
10: Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center is the official hotel partner for 2027
11: Finishers receive a medallion and a gender-specific tech shirt
12: Organizers recommend a minimum age of 14 for the marathon

Questions about the Bakersfield Marathon 2027

When is the Bakersfield Marathon 2027?

Sunday, April 4, 2027.

Where is the Bakersfield Marathon?

Bakersfield, California, United States.

What time does the Bakersfield Marathon start?

The race starts at 6:50 AM, local time.

What is the Bakersfield Marathon time limit?

7 hours.

How do I enter the Bakersfield Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup; The marathon field is capped at 650 participants; Organizers expect all events to sell out before race day.

How much does the Bakersfield Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $135.

When and where is packet pickup for the Bakersfield Marathon?

Apr 3, 2027: The Kaiser Permanente Health & Wellness Expo is held on April 3, 2027.

What is the Bakersfield Marathon elevation gain?

250 ft (76 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Relatively flat course.

What is the Bakersfield Marathon course like?

It passes Kern County Museum.

What is the weather like at the Bakersfield Marathon?

The race-day average is 14 °C (58 °F). Feels mild.

How many runners does the Bakersfield Marathon have?

650 participants. Intimate field.

Where are the Bakersfield Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

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