When are most 5K races held in Bowling Green?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Bowling Green, with 5 of the 32, followed by November with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Kentucky · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Every upcoming 5K around Bowling Green, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
32 upcoming 5K races found · 19 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Bowling Green races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma 5k Run & Walk Bowling Green, KYRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sun, Oct 18, 2026Trick or Trot & Monster Dash Bowling Green, KYFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (43) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 24, 2026Faith & Fitness 5K Run/Walk Bowling Green, KYFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (46) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Bowling Green, KYFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk Bowling Green, KYFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (48) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (50) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (52) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (02) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bowling Green, KY (04) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (09) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (11) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (13) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 17, 2027Danny Carothers "Conquer the Hill" 5K Race/Walk Bowling Green, KYRegistration opens Jan 31, 2027From $35Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (17) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, May 22, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (21) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, May 29, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 12, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (24) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 26, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 14, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 28, 2027Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 25, 2027Sawyer's Race for Research 5K Bowling Green, KYRegistration opens Jun 25, 2027From $35Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 16, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Bowling Green
Are Bowling Green 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 19 5K races in Bowling Green with published results, the typical median finish is around 40:02, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Bowling Green?
Browse Bowling Green run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.