Bakersfield 10K
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, warming through the race
A cool 49°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 62°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half.
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Race Info
The Bakersfield 10K starts and finishes at the Kern County Museum on Chester Avenue and covers a loop through nearby Bakersfield neighborhoods. It follows the first part of the half marathon route and has a modest rise before heading back to the museum. It is run on the Sunday of race weekend.