Bakersfield Marathon

The Bakersfield Marathon is a community-focused road race held in Bakersfield, California, United States, starting and finishing at the historic Kern County Museum and taking runners through some of the city’s most scenic and historic neighborhoods. With marathon, half marathon, 10K, 6K, and kids’ events, it has grown into one of Bakersfield’s signature running weekends, combining a Boston-qualifying marathon with a lively local festival atmosphere. The event emphasizes both competition and accessibility, welcoming local runners as well as participants from across the U.S. and abroad.