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 Museum Parking Entrance Closes until 8:00am
6:55am National Anthem
7:02am 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
