Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical
- Date
- September 7, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 5K WheelChair · 2 Mile Walk & more
From the Organizer
The 2026 Bowling Green Noon Lions Run for Sight 5K
presented by
GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical
OPEN for REGISTRATION
This event is held annually on Labor Day, is returning to an in person event for all races/walks 5K, 2 Mile Walk, and Bubble Run. 2026 is the 37th year for this race! The race is also part of the Bowling Green Running Club Grand Prix Series!
The Bowling Green (KY) Noon Lions Club hosts the event and GGC Eyes is the presenting sponsor.
100% of the event's proceeds benefit children and adult eyesight conservation in Bowling Green and Warren County and other Community organizations.
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Be sure to also sign up for The Medical Center 10K and the BG26.2 or half marathon.
Participating in all three events will place you in a special group with TBD rewards.
Registration link for: The Medical Center 10K Classic
Registration link for: BG26.2 Full and Half Marathon (be sure to note the minimum ages for these events).
Note: There minimum age requirements for participants in the half marathon and full marathon.
Events
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
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bowling Green Warren Co Ap.
Host City
About Bowling Green, KY
Population
73,638
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
91
Days to train
- Race
- Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical
- Date
- September 7, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical?
- Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical is a running race held in Bowling Green, Kentucky on September 7, 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 running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical?
- Monday, September 7, 2026 in Bowling Green, Kentucky at Covington Woods Park, Bowling Green, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical
Sep 7, 2026