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Bakersfield Marathon returning as in-person event

BEN MARGOT/Associated Press

Runners propel their legs yet another mile during the San Francisco marathon Sunday, July 11, 1999, in San Francisco. The 26-mile course winded its way throughout downtown San Francisco to the Pacific Ocean. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

By: Kallyn Hobmann, 23ABC

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Thousands of runners are set to hit the pavement for the Bakersfield Marathon this weekend.

David Milazzo, co-founder of the Bakersfield Marathon from the Active Bakersfield Alliance, tells 23ABC how it feels for the event to be back in-person and how people can get involved and participate.

Bakersfield Marathon returning as in-person event

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