Upcoming Races in Bowling Green

Endurance Grid lists 26 races in Bowling Green, Kentucky, from August 2026 to April 2027.

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The race calendar

Racing in Bowling Green

The Bowling Green race calendar is busiest in October, September, and November. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 2 Mile / 3K, and 1 Mile, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

73,638

as of 2023

City Elevation

526 ft

Nearest Airport

BNA

Nashville International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Bowling Green, KY

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26 races in Bowling Green

August 2026 Bowling Green, Kentucky Races

2 upcoming races in Bowling Green, Kentucky in August.
Aug
29
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35)
885 Mount Olivet Rd, Bowling Green, KY
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 88° / 66°·526 ft city elevation
Aug
30
Sun
Triathlon
Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon
2303 Tomblinson Way, Bowling Green, KY
Sprint
Avg 88° / 65°·526 ft city elevation

September 2026 Bowling Green, Kentucky Races

7 upcoming races in Bowling Green, Kentucky in September.
Sep
7
Mon
Running
Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical
Covington Woods Park, Bowling Green, KY
1 Mile · 2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 86° / 63°·526 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37)
885 Mount Olivet Rd, Bowling Green, KY
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 84° / 61°·526 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
REALTORS® Hope for Hunger Bubble Run
1220 Fairview Avenue, Bowling Green, KY
5K
Avg 84° / 61°·526 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Med Center Health 10K Classic
Bowling Green Ballpark, Bowling Green, KY
1K · 5K · 10K
Avg 82° / 59°·526 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)
9222 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 80° / 56°·526 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Sawyer's Race for Research 5K
610 Wakefield Street, Bowling Green, KY
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 80° / 56°·526 ft city elevation
Sep
26–27
Sat–Sun
Running
MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour Ultra
Bowling Green Hot Rods Stadium, Bowling Green, KY
Avg 80° / 56°·526 ft city elevation

October 2026 Bowling Green, Kentucky Races

8 upcoming races in Bowling Green, Kentucky in October.
Oct
1–31
Thu–Sat
Running
Trick or Trot & Monster Dash
9222 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 78° / 54°·526 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (41)
885 Mount Olivet Rd, Bowling Green, KY
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 75° / 50°·526 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk
505 Kimberlee A. Fast Drive, Bowling Green, KY
5K
Avg 75° / 50°·526 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Steps for Safety 5k & Kid Fun Run
9222 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 75° / 50°·526 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (43)
9222 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 69° / 45°·526 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Faith & Fitness 5K Run/Walk
2303 Tomblinson Way, Bowling Green, KY
5K
Avg 69° / 45°·526 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (44)
885 Mount Olivet Rd, Bowling Green, KY
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 66° / 42°·526 ft city elevation
Oct–Nov
31–1
Sat–Sun
Running
bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000
300 8th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY
1K · 4 Mile · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 66° / 42°·526 ft city elevation

November 2026 Bowling Green, Kentucky Races

4 upcoming races in Bowling Green, Kentucky in November.
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (46)
885 Mount Olivet Rd, Bowling Green, KY
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 60° / 38°·526 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Bowling Green, KY
8140 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY
Avg 57° / 36°·526 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk
1220 Fairview Avenue, Bowling Green, KY
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 55° / 35°·526 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (48)
9222 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 54° / 34°·526 ft city elevation

December 2026 Bowling Green, Kentucky Races

3 upcoming races in Bowling Green, Kentucky in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Miracle on College Street Mile Run/Walk
Fountain Square Park, Bowling Green, KY
1 Mile
Avg 52° / 33°·526 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (50)
885 Mount Olivet Rd, Bowling Green, KY
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 50° / 32°·526 ft city elevation
Dec
26
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (52)
9222 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 47° / 30°·526 ft city elevation

January 2027 Bowling Green, Kentucky Races

1 upcoming race in Bowling Green, Kentucky in January.
Jan
2
Sat
Running
FROZEN 4 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk
885 Mt. Olivet Road, Bowling Green, KY
2 Mile / 3K · 4 Mile
Avg 46° / 29°·526 ft city elevation

April 2027 Bowling Green, Kentucky Races

1 upcoming race in Bowling Green, Kentucky in April.
Apr
17
Sat
Running
Danny Carothers "Conquer the Hill" 5K Race/Walk
444 East Main St, Bowling Green, KY
5K
Avg 71° / 48°·526 ft city elevation

Just Outside Bowling Green

Races near Bowling Green

Family Enrichment Center's MUD HAPPENS, ONE BAD MUD RUN
Sat, Aug 29
Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, KY
7 mi away
P.A.C.E. Races for Youth Athletic Scholarships
Sat, May 8
226 Sunset St, Smiths Grove, KY
13 mi away
Team Madison 5k Run/1 Mile Walk to #EndAlz
Sat, Jun 5
120 South Main Street, Brownsville, KY
18 mi away
The Core of Scottsville and Med Center Health 5K
Sat, Sep 12
Allen County-Scottsville High School, Scottsville, KY
19 mi away
WHINE UP THE HILL
Sat, Oct 3
1 Jagni Loop, Park City, KY
23 mi away
Mammoth Cave 50K/25K
Sat, Oct 24
130-318 Old Dixie Hwy, Park City, KY
23 mi away
Rochester KY 5K
Sat, Sep 12
Rochester, Rochester, KY
29 mi away
Honeyfest 5K
Thu, Sep 17
Clarkson City Park, Clarkson, KY
35 mi away
Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K
Sat, Oct 17
Leitchfield Sports Complex, Leitchfield, KY
35 mi away
ARK's Dawgy Dash 5K Run/Walk
Sat, May 22
Munfordville Elementary School, Munfordville, KY
36 mi away
Halloween Fun Run/5K sponsored by The Manna Foundation
Sat, Oct 24
White House Greenway, White House, TN
37 mi away
Run4Recovery
Sat, Sep 26
1333 Touchdown Drive, Gallatin, TN
40 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Bowling Green, Kentucky?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 26 upcoming races in Bowling Green, Kentucky, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green hosts running and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Bowling Green?
Races in Bowling Green run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and September.
What race distances can you find in Bowling Green?
Upcoming races in Bowling Green cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and more.