Bakersfield Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- Registration openRegister for 2027
- Race daySunday, April 4, 2027
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Apr 4, 2027 Sunday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Open Open entry
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Starts and finishes at Kern County Museum.
- Road marathon through Bakersfield streets and neighborhoods.
- Boston-qualifying marathon with a 7-hour cutoff.
- Half marathon, 10K, 6K, and kids events share the weekend.
- Recent results are published on RunSignup.
Course
The marathon starts and finishes at Kern County Museum and runs through Bakersfield streets and neighborhoods rather than mountain roads or destination scenery. Expect a road course with long runnable sections, modest terrain changes, and a layout that rewards steady pacing more than big surges.
Race-day weather
Late March in Bakersfield usually means a cool start, dry air, and a sun that matters more as the morning goes on. It is not a mountain-weather race, but the Central Valley can warm quickly enough that conservative early pacing still pays off.
About the Bakersfield Marathon
Bakersfield Marathon is a practical Central Valley road race built around local participation more than big-marathon scale. The full, half, 10K, and shorter events all orbit the Kern County Museum, and the marathon matters because it gives Bakersfield runners a hometown Boston-qualifying option.
Past Bakersfield Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, April 7, 2024 | Results available | Open results |
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Bakersfield Marathon FAQ
When is the Bakersfield Marathon?
The 2027 Bakersfield Marathon is on Sunday, April 4, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Bakersfield Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Bakersfield Marathon is open. View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
How do I track a runner in the Bakersfield Marathon?
Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the Bakersfield Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are linked on the Bakersfield Marathon results page.
Is Bakersfield Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Bakersfield Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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