Bakersfield Marathon

Saturday, March 21, 2026 - Health & Wellness Expo Presented by California Resources Corporation

Location   Kern County Museum 3801 Chester Ave.

 

8:00am-9:00am - Blue Zones Kids Run Bib Pick Up

9:00am-9:15am - Blue Zones Project Story and Warm-Up led by Mary Crocker

9:15pm: Diaper Dash 350 Yard (5 years old and under)

9:40p: 1K Fun Run (12 years old and under)

10:00am to 5:00pm Marathon, Half, 10K & 6K Bib Pick Up

 

Sunday, March 22, 2026 - Race Day

5:00am    Bakersfield College and Kern County Museum Parking Opens

5:30am    Same Day Registration & Packet Pickup (ONLY FOR THOSE WHO PAID FOR VIP PICK UP)

6:15am    Parking Entrance Closes until 8:00am

6:55am    National Anthem

7:02am    Full Marathon Start

7:07am    Half Marathon Start

7:47am    10K Start 

7:52am    6K Start

8:00am    Festival Area Opens

8:00am    Food Area Opens          

8:30am    Beer Garden Opens

2:02pm    Finish Line Closes

2:20pm    Beer Garden Last Call

2:45pm    Beer Garden Closes

3:15pm    Festival Area Closes