Bakersfield Marathon & Half

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 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

You will be able to pick up your race number, shirt and packet at our 1 day Expo at the following:

Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Health & Fitness Expo / Packet Pickup
Hours      10:00am - 4:00pm
Location   Bakersfield High School
                1241 G Street, Bakersfield

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!

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!

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).