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Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon

Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon is a triathlon race on August 30, 2026 in Bowling Green, KY, with entry fees from $42.50 to $170.

Date
August 30, 2026 (39 days to go)
Price
$42.50–$170
Sport
Triathlon
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From the Organizer

We are excited to bring back the Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon at the Preston Miller Park in 2026!  Let's Go!

The Swim segment is 400 Meters in the Russel Sim Aquatic Center with 50-meter lanes to stretch out and build your speed!  This is a serpentine swim.

The Bike segment is14 miles from park left onto Veterans Blvd traversing through some neighborhood roadways, making a loop and coming back to the park via Veterans. 

The Run is a 5k that starts in Park at Transition and is an out and back in the Park and trails.  This is paved and rock chip along the run.

Swim Map here with site map

Bike Map here

Run Map here

Each participant will get a shirt with their registration and those that finish will receiver a finishers medal.  

Packet Pickup Information
 

Saturday, August 29th - 5:30pm - 7pm Russel Sims Aquatic Center
Sunday, August 30th - 5:45am - 7:15am On-Site and 8:30am -9:15am Kids 

 

 
Race Day Schedule


5:45am-7:15am Packet Pickup
7:15am Pre Race meeting at Pool
7:30am Time Trial Race begins.  Each swimmer is self-seeded, meaning you seed yourself in line fastest to slower swimmers. 
9:15am Awards Ceremony
8:30am Packet Pickup for Kids race resumes
9:15am Begin preparing for kids event following
9:30am Kids Triathlon begins
 
Award Categories
 
Awards will be giving for the following:
top 3 male and female overall
top masters male and female overall
top 3 in the following age groups: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

This event is USA Triathlon Sanctioned, and each participant will be required to have a USAT Annual Membership, available for one day purchase through registration.  

The Kids Triathlon will be taking place at 9:30am following the adult event.  The kid's event will consist of a 50-meter swim, a 3-mile bike and a 1-mile run.  The kid's courses are being redeveloped as we work with the city officials for the safest course!  This event is part of the USA Triathlon Youth State Series.

Kids Swim Map here

Kids Bike Map here

Kids Run Map here

 

Events

Individual Triathlon$100
Athena Triathon (165+ Female Weight Class)$100
Clydesdale Triathlon (220+ Male Weight Class)$100
Sprint Aquabike (Swim Bike division)$100
Triathlon Relay Team$170
Kids Triathlon - 50 M Swim, 3 Mile Bike, 1 Mile Run$42.50

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

88°

Typical Low

65°

Chance of Rain

28%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Bowling Green Warren Co Ap, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:15 AMSunset 7:17 PMDaylight 13h 2m

Host City

About Bowling Green, KY

Population

73,638

as of 2023

City Elevation

526 ft

Nearest Airport

BNA

Nashville International Airport · 60 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

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Race
Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon
Date
August 30, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.

Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.

Read the Guide

Triathlon

Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon?+
Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Bowling Green, Kentucky on August 30, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon?+
Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Bowling Green, Kentucky at 2303 Tomblinson Way. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon

Aug 30, 2026

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