Bakersfield, CA
Sunday, April 4, 2027
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Race Dates
2027: Sunday, April 4, 2027Course Information
Profile: HillyRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 60°F (15°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 98.67Race Size
2026: 464 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 2.6%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 72°F (22°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
51°F (11°C) |
PR Score |
98.11 |
Course Score |
98.67 |
The Bakersfield Marathon was the 190th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 236th largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 2.6% of Bakersfield Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 5.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Bakersfield Marathon ranked 244th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 178th so far in 2026. In California, it ranked 17th in 2025 and 16th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Bakersfield Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Bakersfield Marathon has a Course Score of 98.67, ranking it as the 275th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 21st fastest marathon course in California.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Bakersfield Marathon a PR Score of 98.67. The PR Score ranks the Bakersfield Marathon as the 214th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 14th best marathon for a PR in California.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Bakersfield Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and California for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 790 feet (240m)
Min Elevation: 389 feet (118m)
Elevation Gain: 568 feet (173m)
Elevation Loss: 568 feet (173m)
Course updated 02/27/2026
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