bg26.2 and Half Marathon & bg6000 bg6000
Sunday, 3 November 2024· 07:30· Bowling Green, KY, 42101, US
About this race
-
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
-
-
-
-
What to expect
Written from race dataThe bg26.2 and Half Marathon & bg6000 returns to Bowling Green, KY, on November 3, 2024, offering a well-established road race experience for runners of all levels. While specific historical details are not provided, the "bg26.2" designation strongly suggests a full marathon, complemented by a half marathon, and the "bg6000" likely refers to a 6K or 10K distance, catering to a broad range of running capabilities. Participants can anticipate a professionally organized event with a focus on a positive race atmosphere. Runners should expect a course primarily on paved roads within Bowling Green, featuring the typical urban and suburban scenery characteristic of a US city race. While specific elevation profiles are not detailed, most city marathons and half marathons incorporate some rolling hills rather than extreme inclines. The November date suggests potentially cool to mild weather conditions, ideal for distance running, though participants should always be prepared for variable fall weather. The event's "Event Type: 6" designation is ambiguous without further context but may indicate a specific category of race organization or sanctioning. Notable features of this race likely include community engagement and a well-supported course, with aid stations and potentially local attractions highlighting the Bowling Green area along the route. The combination of a full marathon, half marathon, and shorter distance provides a comprehensive running festival, allowing families and friends to participate together.
The course
No route data available for this race yet. Sign in to upload a GPX route file.
Weather on the day
Sun, 3 Nov 2024Clear
17.6°C
Weather data by VisualCrossing
Other unknown distance races
Upcoming races at this distance
Spotted something wrong?
Race details here come from organisers, public sources and other runners, and they change. We review contributions before they go live, but we can't guarantee that everything on this page is accurate or current — check the official race site before you enter, travel or pay for anything. We accept no liability for errors or omissions; see our terms.