The Good Fight 5k – Bowling Green, KY 2026

Date
April 18, 2026
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Venue
Kereiakes Park 1220 Fairview Avenue
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00
Events
The Good Fight 5k
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The Good Fight 5K takes place on April 18, 2026, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, at Kereiakes Park. Despite its name, the event features a 1-mile run rather than a full 5K distance. The race starts at 8:00 AM and carries an entry fee of $30. Located at 1220 Fairview Avenue, Kereiakes Park provides the venue for this running event. If you're traveling to Bowling Green for this April race, you'll want accommodations within easy reach of the park for an early morning start.

From the Race Organizer
The Good Fight 5k Run/Walk is a race that will be held on April 18, 2026 at Kereiakes Park in Bowling Green, KY. The event is held in memory of Vernon Long, who was an avid runner who passed from cancer in October 2021. This year, the event is also held in memory of Lacey Poppy, who after a valiant fight against cancer - passed in 2023. All proceeds from this event will be going to Life’s Better Together, Inc. and will be directly donated to support a family where someone is undergoing treatment for cancer. Your participation and support of this event not only helps the family but shows reverence for all who are battling cancer. Our hope is that through this event, we can help those who are impacted find a community and not feel alone in fighting the good fight of cancer treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Good Fight 5k – Bowling Green, KY 2026?

The Good Fight 5k – Bowling Green, KY 2026 takes place on April 18, 2026. The race is held in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Where is The Good Fight 5k – Bowling Green, KY 2026 held?

The Good Fight 5k – Bowling Green, KY 2026 is held at Kereiakes Park 1220 Fairview Avenue in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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