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November 3, 2024
Bowling Green, KY, 42101, US
Boston Marathon qualifying USATF Certified Course
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.
Marathoners will run the course twice
Event Categories
Marathon
Half Marathon
6k (bg6000)
There is a 6 hour time limit on the race.
After 6 hours, participants must move to the sidewalks or extreme right side of the road. There will be cyclists on the course to assist runners when needed
Expo & Pasta Dinner
Packet pick-up, the expo, and pasta dinner will be held on Saturday, November 2 at Bowling Green Ballpark from 5 - 7pm.
The pasta dinner is free to each paid participant. Guest may purchase $3 tickets at the door.
Course Information:
Map and printable turn-by-turn instructions here!
Awards
Awards for overall finishers are determined by gun times, chip times will be used to determine other award winners.
Marathon
1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards to bg26.2 male & female finishers
Overall awards to:
Masters male & female (40-49)
Grandmasters male/female (50 and over)
Awards for 1st thru 3rd place age group winners
Age groups for the marathon are:
16-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-69 | 70 & over
The minimum age requirement for the bg26.2 is 16 years old.
Half Marathon
1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards to Half Marathon male/female finishers
Overall awards to:
Masters male/female (40-49)
Grandmasters male/female (50 and over)
Awards for 1st thru 3rd place age group winners
Age groups for the half marathon are:
12-15 | 16-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-69 | 70 & over
The minimum age requirement for the half marathon is 12 years old
The bg26.2 and Half Marathon & bg6000 Marathon - Virtual, scheduled for November 3, 2024, in Bowling Green, KY, offers a virtual race experience for runners. This event is part of a series with a history rooted in the Bowling Green community, aiming to provide accessibility and flexibility for participants who cannot attend in person. Runners can choose from a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), or the unique bg6000 marathon. The virtual format allows participants to complete their chosen distance anywhere, anytime during the designated race period, submitting their results electronically. While a virtual event removes the direct experience of the local terrain, historically, the in-person bg26.2 events in Bowling Green have showcased the city's diverse landscape. Participants can anticipate a course that typically features a mix of paved roads, potentially with some rolling hills characteristic of the Kentucky terrain. The community often rallies around the physical event, offering a spirited atmosphere that, while absent in the virtual version, is built upon the foundation of these local races. Notable features of this event include its community focus and the inclusion of the distinctive "bg6000" distance, catering to a variety of running goals.
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