Course
Starts and finishes at Bowling Green Ballpark on a 13.1-mile loop through historic downtown Bowling Green and the Western Kentucky University campus, which the marathon covers twice. Roads stay open with coned lanes on University Boulevard, Fairview Avenue, Kentucky Street and Adams Street. USATF-certified and Boston qualifying.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySun 1 Nov 2026
About
The course starts (and finishes) at the Bowling Green Ballpark and runs a 13.1 mile loop through historic downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky and the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University. All proceeds from the bg26.2 & half marathon go to the National MS Society in memory of Susan B. Riherd. All finishers will receive a finisher's medal along with post-race refreshments. Post-race stretches and massages will be available.
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RYR Endurance Race Weekend
First certified marathon course in the Owensboro area
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