Bakersfield Marathon 2027 — Bakersfield, CA

Date
April 3, 2027
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Venue
Kern County Museum
Start Time
7:02 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $165.00
Events
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Virtual Run/Walk, Kids 1K
Includes
Gender Specific Tech Shirt | Commemorative Event Shirt
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Join us for the 10th Annual Bakersfield Marathon, Finishing at the historic Kern County Museum. This event takes participants on a point to point course 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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Bakersfield Marathon 2027 — Bakersfield, CA

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Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for April 3.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Bakersfield, CA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

  • Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
  • Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
  • Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
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