3 events in Bowling Green, Kentucky

We are excited to bring back the Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon at the Preston Miller Park in 2026! Let's Go!

The Swim segment is 400 Meters in the Russel Sim Aquatic Center with 50-meter lanes to stretch out and build your speed! This is a serpentine swim.

The Bike segment is14 miles from park left onto Veterans Blvd traversing through some neighborhood roadways, making a loop and coming back to the park via Veterans.

The Run is a 5k that starts in Park at Transition and is an out and back in the Park and trails. This is paved and rock chip along the run.

Swim Map here with site map

Bike Map here

Run Map here

Each participant will get a shirt with their registration and a finishers gift.

Awards will be awarded to the top 3 male and female overall, top masters male and female overall, and top 3 in the following age groups: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

This event is USA Triathlon Sanctioned, and each participant will be required to have a USAT Annual Membership, available for one day purchase through registration.

The Kids Triathlon will be taking place at 9:30am following the adult event. The kid's event will consist of a 50-meter swim, a 3-mile bike and a 1-mile run. The kid's courses are being redeveloped as we work with the city officials for the safest course! This event is part of the USA Triathlon Youth State Series.

Kids Swim Map here

Kids Bike Map here

Kids Run Map here

The race takes place at the Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Runners have up to 24 hours to cover as many loops as they can on this .31-mile course (yep, just 3/10th of a mile) that follows the perimeter of the concourse inside the baseball park. Special activities will keep runners entertained through the night. Expect a fun party atmosphere that will help the time and the laps go by.

Runners are allowed to sleep, eat, leave, and come back, and even flat-out stop running whenever they want to. Due to the rules and structure of this type of run, it simply tests one thing: How far can you push yourself, and how far can you run?

Not up for the challenge by yourself? No worries, grab three friends and tackle the 24 hours together!

Relay

The following are the rules for relay teams:

Relay teams are comprised of 4 people. There is no gender requirement. They can be mixed or of the same gender. Regardless of the team make up all relay teams compete against each other. You may break up running at your team's discretion!

No pacing of relay runners is allowed (the only exception is if the entire team wishes to go on a lap together for their final loop)

Runner's Swag:

A Unique Hot Rod Ultra Race T-shirt

A Custom Finisher's Medal

Belt Buckle for any runner who hits or exceeds 100 miles!

Don’t miss the super unique event!

A Hot Rod 24 Hour Ultra awards plaque will be given to the top runner based on laps completed in the 24 hour, 24 hour Relay, and 12 Hour events!

Fully stocked aid station:

We will have a fully stocked aid station throughout the full 24 hours! We'll have coffee in the morning, and have things like burgers, hot dogs, pancakes, donuts, bacon, quesadillas, pizza, etc. at different parts of the day. We will have general snacks all day (trail mix, candy, etc.) as well as water, soda, and gatorade. This is for RUNNERS only!

Get ready for a spooktacular morning of fun at the Halloween 5K at Michael Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, KY! Dress up in your best costume and join runners, walkers, families, and ghouls of all ages for a festive morning on the trails. The course winds through the beautiful park, offering a perfect blend of fall scenery and Halloween spirit.

Prizes will be awarded for top finishers as well as best costumes, so bring your creativity along with your running shoes! Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or just out for some Halloween fun, this event is perfect for all ages and experience levels.

After the race, stick around for post-race treats, music, and a frightfully good time with the Bowling Green running community.

Highlights:

Scenic 5K course at Michael Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, KY

Costume contest with fun prizes

Family-friendly, stroller and walker welcome

Post-race celebration with treats and music

Proceeds from this event will be donated to Bowling Green FOP Lodge #13 Shop With A Cop program.

Lace up, light up, and let’s make this a Halloween to remember

If you would like to be one of our sponsors please reach out to [email protected] for proper forms.