Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37) 2026 — Bowling Green, KY

Date
September 12, 2026
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Venue
885 Mount Olivet Rd
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $65.00
Events
5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M starts at 8:00 AM on September 12, 2026, giving traveling runners a straightforward early-morning race day. The event takes place at 885 Mount Olivet Road in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and offers three distance options: a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Entry fees range from $30 to $65 depending on distance and registration timing. Bowling Green sits in south-central Kentucky, making it accessible for regional travel. If you're arriving the day before, plan for standard pre-race logistics and an early start on race morning to account for parking and packet pickup before the 8:00 AM gun.

From the Race Organizer
US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.

Course & Travel Notes

Medal Madness will kick off at 8:00 AM on September 12th, 2026, so you'll have plenty of daylight since sunrise comes at 6:25 AM. Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport is super convenient—just 2.3 miles from the venue—making it easy to fly in and get going. You can expect typical early-fall weather with highs around 83°F and lows near 60°F, though there's about a quarter chance of rain that day, so pack accordingly. The venue sits at 512 feet elevation, which shouldn't pose any major challenges for most runners.

⛰️ 512 ft elevation☀️ Typically 83°F / 60°F · 27% chance of rain✈️ Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) — 2.3 mi

Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for September 12.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Bowling Green, KY. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

  • Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
  • Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37) 2026 — Bowling Green, KY?

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37) 2026 — Bowling Green, KY takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Where is Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37) 2026 — Bowling Green, KY held?

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37) 2026 — Bowling Green, KY is held at 885 Mount Olivet Rd in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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