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Bakersfield Marathon Series Launches Ambitious 2026-2027 Running Calendar

Local participants prepare for a sequence of running events anchored by the Bakersfield Marathon series and additional races tracked by Endurance Grid.

By Bakersfield Sport Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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The 9th Annual Bakersfield Marathon is set for March 22, 2026, with start and finish at the historic Kern County Museum and packet pickup available the day before.

Upcoming Marathon Dates Anchor the Schedule

The 10th Annual Bakersfield Marathon follows on April 4, 2027, and includes Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Runs, and Virtual Run/Walk options. These consecutive annual events give Bakersfield athletes and clubs a clear multi-year target for training and participation.

Additional Races Fill the Calendar

The 1st Annual Easter Fun Run 5K takes place on March 29, 2026, at 4200 Empire Dr and offers both a 5km run and a 2-mile speed walk. Endurance Grid records 22 running and fitness races in Bakersfield between August 2026 and April 2027, with peak numbers in October and February across distances from 1K to marathon. Other listed events include the Bakersfield Coffee Run on February 21, 2026, the Monster Mash Dash on October 26, 2025, the Turkey Day Run on November 27, 2025, and the Jingle Bell Run on December 20, 2025.

Local Participation Trends

Endurance Grid data shows consistent local interest through the spread of distances and the concentration of races in specific months, allowing clubs and individual athletes to select events that match their training cycles. Registration and details for these races appear on platforms such as Endurance Grid, RunSignUp, and Eventbrite.

Runners seeking to join the next events can review the listed dates and distances on the Endurance Grid site and the individual race pages to plan entries and training around the Kern County Museum start and the Empire Drive location.

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