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Saturday, April 3rd, 2027
3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield CA
Marathon · Half · 10K
52–76°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2026
50–81°F
dry
2025
43–63°F
dry
2024
52–81°F
dry
2023
43–57°F
dry
2022
58–80°F
dry
2021
57–87°F
dry
2020
46–73°F
dry
2019
57–74°F
dry
2018
58–84°F
dry
2017
59–80°F
dry
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About this race
Join us for the 10th Annual Bakersfield Marathon, taking place at the historic Kern County Museum.
All events start and end at the Kern County Museum and travel through Bakersfield’s most scenic and historic neighborhoods. With well-stocked aid stations and a lively post-race festival, this is a race-day experience you won’t want to miss!
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