More than 5,000 runners from across the country took part in the 9th Annual Bakersfield Marathon. The race started and ended at the Kern County Museum.
Bethelwel Wilson drove from Los Angeles to participate in his fifth Bakersfield Marathon. He said he loves how the event continues to grow.
“It’s growing in popularity every year that I’ve run it, more and important people sign up. So I think it’s a good race to come to because it’s a little bit smaller than, let’s say, like your LA Marathon or your Chicago marathon,” Wilson said…