Bakersfield Marathon & Half

Sun November 17, 2019 Bakersfield, CA US 93311 Directions

Countdown to Race Day

Description

Join the Tour!

The 4th Annual Bakersfield Marathon is a USATF-certified full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K taking place on November 17th, 2019.

This annual, world-class event features the starting line, finish line and celebration on the California State University, Bakersfield campus. Participants will run through dozens of iconic neighborhoods including the Stockdale Financial District, Oleander, Downtown Bakersfield, Westchester, Kern County Museum, La Cresta, Bakersfield College and finally along the striking Panorama Bluffs before returning to the finish line along the scenic Kern River Parkway. Look for music along the course with a live band at the Celebration Beer Garden!

A Race for Everyone!

In addition to giving local runners an opportunity to run a Boston-qualifying marathon in their own backyard, we are excited to welcome runners from across the U.S. and around the world. Bakersfield Marathon has a race for everyone!

We have the scenic Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k! Something for the whole family!

Packet pickup is on Saturday, November 16th where you are invited to take part in our Health and Fitness Expo. Saturday at the Expo is the last day to register for any of our events.

Special Rate for our 5k! Children 9 and under receive $25 entry fee automatically during registration.

Race Amenities

RACE AMENITIES INCLUDE

Gender Specific Long Sleeve Technical Shirt
Custom Finisher's Medallion
Runner Breakfast
One Free Beer (21+)
Post-race Massage
17 Water/Aid Stations
2 Gel Stations
USATF Boston Qualifier
Race Joy Participant Tracking & Text Results
Personalized Bib
Pace Teams
Expo
Celebration Food & Beer Festival
Live Band
Walker Friendly Course
Hot Fudge Sundae

2019 Finisher Medals Revealed!

The 2019 Finisher Medals represent each distance of the Bakersfield Marathon event, 26.2 - 10k - 13.1 - 5k. Ranging in height up to 7" these medallions are made to show-off with each having a kick-stand to display on a shelf or desk!

Volunteering is Fun Too!

Not up for the run? You can still be part of this great event by volunteering! The Bakersfield Marathon could not take place without our wonderful volunteers.

Click HERE to check out which volunteer position you would like to sign up for!

RaceJoy

Free Live Tracking and Progress Alerts on Race Day!
(Race organizers are providing this as an included service.)

Make sure you download the RaceJoy mobile app for live phone tracking at the Bakersfield Marathon & Half.

Carry your phone and use RaceJoy to add to your race experience with these key features:

GPS Progress Alerts

Receive GPS-based progress alerts at mile points on the course for current pace and estimated finish time.
Post to your Facebook and Twitter walls.
Have friends and family track your performance.

Live GPS Tracking

Supporting spectators can track your blue dot moving along the course from home or at the race site.
NearMe proximity alerts notify spectators when you are drawing near.
Find each other using RaceJoy’s MeetUp tool.

Send-a-Cheer

Receive fun, motivational audio cheers from your supporting fans.
Start sending cheers to others doing the race at any time.

The Bakersfield Marathon & Half is sponsoring RaceJoy to provide participants and spectators these features for free (normally a 99 cents upgrade fee for both the participant and spectator).

Note:
- Participant must carry phone
- No official race timing information is provided for this race in RaceJoy

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Questions?

Place

California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA US 93311