SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 900 W Poe Rd, Bowling Green, OH
- Distance
- HALF MARATHON · TENDERFOOT 5K · VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON & more
From the Organizer
The Scouting America Half Marathon and 5K is the perfect tune up race for your fall racing. Ideally situated just a few weeks before the Garmin Marathon Series in Toledo, this is a great way to test your nutrition and pace.
The half marathon enjoys a very flat route through the heart of a college downtown. This course scenery has it all -- Industrial, downtown, wooded bike paths, golf course neighborhood, and City Park.
Water stops are staffed by our area scout troops in uniform who thank you for supporting them.
The post race refreshment zone, sponsored by Southeastern Container, offers chocolate milk, fresh fruit, and more.
Finally, Scout Troops serve up a pancake breakfast for all, included with your registration.
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bowling Green Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bowling Green, OH
Population
30,051
as of 2023
Elevation
684 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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 SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 900 W Poe Rd, Bowling Green, OH
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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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K?
- SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K is a running race held in Bowling Green, Ohio on August 29, 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 SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Bowling Green, Ohio at 900 W Poe Rd, Bowling Green, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K
Aug 29, 2026