
From the Organizer
The Med Center Health 10K Classic is in its 47th year! This year's event will be held on Saturday, September 19 at the Bowling Green Ballpark located at 300 E. 8th Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101. The Med Center Health & Fitness Expo and Pasta Party will be held on Friday, September 18 at The Medical Center - WKU Health Sciences Complex from 4-7 p.m. You will be able to purchase additional pasta party tickets for non-registered guests at the door. Additional adult (13+) tickets are $5.00 and child (6-12) tickets are $3.00. Participant perks include T-shirt, medal, entry to the health & fitness expo and pre-race pasta party, pre and post-race snack, individual race results on the 10K website, entry in the early bird drawing if registered by 7/31 and opportunity to participate in the cash prize drawings. Overall awards are determined by gun time. Age division awards will be determined by chip time. See website medcenterhealth.org/med-center-health-10k-classic for more details as well as information on the Children's Classic, a free event for kids K-5 grade.
Events
Weather
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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bowling Green Warren Co Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Med Center Health 10K Classic, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Med Center Health 10K Classic
Sep 19, 2026