Bowerman 5K
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Bowerman 5K : July 25, 2026, Beaverton, OR
The Bowerman 5K is held at the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. The 2026 edition is the 15th running of the event and includes a main 5K and a free elementary school 1 km race for young athletes.
Event distances include:
- 1 km for children age 10 and under, no shirt giveaway.
- 5 km open registration with a standard entry fee.
- 5 km Youth Entry reserved for athletes age 14 and under, offered at a reduced fee.
The course uses the interior campus road at Nike WHQ, closed to traffic, with smooth tarmac and looping sections around the campus. Start and finish are located at the Lebron Courtyard. Race-bib pickup, vendors, and giveaways are located in the Mia Hamm Courtyard near the start area. The kids 1 km follows an out-and-back loop and parents may run with their athlete if needed.
Teams and clubs may register together; a team requires five runners to be complete and the largest team will earn free entries to the 2027 Bowerman 5K. Bowerman Athletes with an active annual membership receive a complimentary entry. Elite athletes have a separate start corral and prize money is awarded to the top three finishers in the men’s and women’s categories. Donations support scholarship opportunities for the Bowerman Youth Cross Country and Track Program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
