The Bakersfield Marathon was the 252nd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 232nd largest in 2022.
This year 6.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 2.3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Bakersfield Marathon the 421st highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 219th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 98.67 ranks it as the 258th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 19th fastest course in California.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Bakersfield Marathon a PR Score of 98.67. This PR Score ranks it as the 198th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 12th fastest in California.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Bakersfield Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 790 feet (240m) Min Elevation: 389 feet (118m)
