bg26.2 & Half Marathon
Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
6k, Half-marathon, Marathon
Race Information
The course starts (and finishes) at the Bowling Green Ball Park and runs a 13.1-mile loop through historic downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky, and the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying event on a USATF-certified course.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: Yes
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