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bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 1, 202642.195km · 21.1km
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Race date in 17 days
Nov 1, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Bowling Green · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$145Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenSat, August 15, 2026 ~ Sat, October 31, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 15, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Starts at Bowling Green Ballpark in Kentucky and returns to the same spot.

It is a 13.1-mile loop course through the old downtown and the Western Kentucky University campus,

and a USATF-certified course whose times count for Boston Marathon qualification.

All proceeds from the full marathon and half marathon are donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

bg26.2 & Half Marathon · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

General entry · Marathon

Entry cost $130

Full marathon Entry fee.

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStartTime limit
Marathon42.195km07:006h
Half21.0975km07:00—
bg60006km07:15—
START

300 8th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Bowling Green Ballpark, 300 8th Avenue

Finish · Google Maps

Cutoff
Full marathon must pass the 13.1-mile point within 3 hours.

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Marathon (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)·Marathon - Pushrim (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)·Half Marathon (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)·bg6000 (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026) are held together.

Start line is located at 300 8th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY, with a 7:00 AM local start.

The start and finish are at the same location.

Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Bowling Green Ballpark the day before the race (Expo & Pasta Dinner)

Bowling Green Ballpark, 300 8th Avenue

Google MapsDirections

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

GO bg Transit — Downtown Transit Center (Center St / 11th St DTC)

Start/finish is Bowling Green Ballpark, 300 8th Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101, in downtown Bowling Green. GO bg Transit's Blue and Green routes both originate/terminate at the Downtown Transit Center, roughly a 3-4 minute walk from the ballpark.

Map

Getting to the finish

GO bg Transit — Downtown Transit Center (Center St / 11th St DTC)

Same location as start; downtown transit hub is within easy walking distance.

Map

Transit card

Bowling Green has a small local transit service (GO bg Transit) with cash-only fares and no rechargeable card. Most visitors for the bg26.2 races will get around by rental car or rideshare, as the local bus network is limited.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race starts at Bowling Green Ballpark and follows a 13.1-mile (half marathon) loop course through Bowling Green's historic downtown district and the Western Kentucky University (WKU) campus.

It is a USATF-certified course that qualifies for the Boston Marathon.

The expo and pasta dinner take place at Bowling Green Ballpark the day before the race, and the half marathon starts at 7:00 AM.

All proceeds from Entry fee are donated to the National MS Society in honor of Susan B. LeHered.

Times are local to Bowling Green. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Nashville｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Nashville International Airport

$82

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Hotels near the bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 start line in Bowling Green

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 3.2km

6.9/10(210)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Nashville｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Nashville International Airport

$82

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Bowling Green

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Bowling Green after the race

Seeing Bowling Green with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Bowling Green.

Total cost and budget for bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Bowling Green runners' room

Frequently asked questions about bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

FAQ
When does bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 1, 2026 in Bowling Green, KY, United States.

How much is the bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $145.

What distances does bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 2026 start?

300 8th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY.

What is the bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 2026 course like?

Marathon (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)·Marathon - Pushrim (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)·Half Marathon (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)·bg6000 (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026) are held together.

Start line is located at 300 8th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY, with a 7:00 AM local start.

Where does bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 2026 finish?

Bowling Green Ballpark, 300 8th Avenue.

What are the bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 2026 cutoff times?

Full marathon must pass the 13.1-mile point within 3 hours.

When does registration for bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 2026 open?

Registration runs from Sat, August 15, 2026 to Sat, October 31, 2026.

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