bg26.2 Marathon
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About the race
The bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 is scheduled for October 31 to November 1, 2026 at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The main course is USATF certified and listed as Boston qualifying. The route begins and ends at the ballpark and follows a 13.1 mile loop through historic downtown Bowling Green and the campus of Western Kentucky University. Marathon runners complete the loop twice.
The event includes multiple race categories and virtual options. There are five course checkpoints for marathon runners and two for half marathon runners. A six hour time limit applies to the event. Marathon participants must maintain a 14:00 minute per mile pace or reach the halfway point within three hours. Water and sports drink support is provided via eight water stations and designated first aid and specialty stations.
Race weekend features packet pick-up, an expo, and a pasta dinner held at Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday; the pasta dinner is free for paid participants and guest tickets are available. All finishers receive a finisher medal and post-race refreshments; post-race stretches and massages are available. The event follows RRCA guidelines regarding strollers and animals and restricts unauthorized bicycles on course. Bibs must be visible on the front for timing and photography. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in memory of Susan B. Riherd.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Marathon 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
- bg6000 6 kilometers
- bgKIDS 1 kilometer
