Sat, Apr 10, 2027

Bowling Green State University Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K & Dog Walk

Bowling Green, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

About the Bowling Green State University Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K & Dog Walk

The race starts and finishes at the campus recreation center, so the course stays close to the heart of campus. It is a cause-driven event, with proceeds supporting a survivor fund and a local shelter, and dogs are welcome on a separate walk that sets off shortly after the runners. The atmosphere reflects that dual purpose, serious about its mission but open to everyone who shows up.

Packet pickup opens the morning of the race at the recreation center before the start. There are prizes across age and competitive categories for those racing to place.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

150finishers

17:54winner

29:13median

1:08:38cutoff

Top 3: Abby Drosdak (17:54) · Ryan Litz (19:39) · Max Borton (19:51)

The Bowling Green State University Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K & Dog Walk has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles4/10/2027 10:00$15

3.1 Miles4/10/2027 10:00$20

Dog Walk student4/10/2027 10:00$15

Dog Walk non-student4/10/2027 10:00$20

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Common Questions About the Bowling Green State University Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K & Dog Walk

Will I finish last at the Bowling Green State University Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K & Dog Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 29:13, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:38, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Bowling Green State University Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K & Dog Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (150 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Bowling Green State University Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K & Dog Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:54 while the median finisher took 29:13. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.