Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warm-up
Runners will face a cool start at 48°F, with temperatures rising to 59°F by the finish. The light winds, maxing at 6 mph, will not significantly impact performance. With humidity at 66%, it's advisable to maintain a conservative pace early on to manage the gradual warm-up and hydrate frequently. A light layer may be beneficial during the pre-race wait due to the low feels-like temperature.
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Race Info
The course starts (and finishes) at the Bowling Green Ball Park 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. Source
