Half Marathon Course Info & Map
Start & Finish Line
Sam Lynn (Historic) BallPark, located at 4009 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA. 93301. There is plenty of free parking available!
Sam Lynn BallPark: Race-Day Packet Pick-Up, Porta Potties & Facility Restrooms, Wash Stations, and Sanitizer Stations will be there.
Aid Stations
There will be aid stations with fully stocked tables of water, and Gatorade.
Aid Station supplies will be at miles 1.3, 3.6, 7.1, 7.7, 10, and 11.7.
Porta Potties will be available along the course at miles 3.6, 5, 7.1, and 10.
5K Route: Start & Finish from the infield of Sam Lynn BallPark. It's a Fast and Flat Out And Back (OAB) running on the Kern River (paved) Trail.
Time Limit
To enter this half marathon you must be able to complete it in 3 1/2 hours and keep a 16:00 min./mile pace or better. Casual walkers are not permitted in the race due to this time limit. If you cannot keep the required pace you will not be guaranteed course supervision.
In the event you cannot finish the race, or fall behind the 16 min/mile pace, please make your way to the nearest aid station and ask for assistance. We will also have a vehicle following the final runner/walker and pick up at each aid station.
