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Bakersfield Marathon

Bakersfield, CA, USA · March 22, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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62°at start
87° high
Breezy
Dry

Warm conditions, adjust pace early

Runners will face a starting temperature of 66°F, rising to a high of 86°F. Winds will be from the WSW at 11 mph with gusts up to 31 mph, creating potential challenges. With average humidity at 55%, runners should adjust their pace conservatively in the warmer segments to avoid fatigue.

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In addition to giving local runners an opportunity to run a Boston-qualifying marathon in their own backyard, we are excited to welcome runners from across the U.S. and around the world. The Bakersfield Marathon has a race for everyone! We have a scenic Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and, a 6K race through Downtown Bakersfield! Source

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When is the 2026 Bakersfield Marathon?

The 2026 Bakersfield Marathon will be held on Sunday March 22, 2026.

Is the Bakersfield Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Bakersfield Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Bakersfield Marathon?

The time limit for the Bakersfield Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Bakersfield Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 87°F and a low of 62°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 7 years of data
Avg Temp
65°F
L:48° H:65°
RunScore
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Rain Freq
0%
0 of 7 yrs
Wind4mph
Dew43°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Bakersfield Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2025
cloudy
51°/72°-
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2024 Bakersfield Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2024
partly-cloudy-day
41°/60°-
8

2023 Bakersfield Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2023
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38°/54°-
8

2019 Bakersfield Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2019
clear-night
49°/71°-
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2018 Bakersfield Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2018
clear-night
46°/65°-
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2017 Bakersfield Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2017
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53°/63°-
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2016 Bakersfield Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2016
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56°/73°-
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