Bakersfield Marathon

Saturday, April 3, 2027 - Health & Wellness Expo

Location   Kern County Museum 3801 Chester Ave.

Schedule Subject To Change

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

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

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

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

Sunday, April 4, 2027 - Race Day

4:00am    Parking Opens

5:00am    Same Day Registration & Packet Pickup (ONLY FOR THOSE WHO PAID FOR VIP PICK UP)

5:55am    National Anthem

6:02am    Marathon Start - 7 hour course time limit

7:02am    Half Marathon Start - 6 hour course time limit

7:47am    10K Start - 2 hour course time limit

7:52am    5K Start - 1 hour 45 minute course time limit

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