11 walking events in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Share the Love 5K Presented By: Bowling Green Running Club

Love is in the air… and on the trail!

Join the Bowling Green Running Club on Valentine’s Day 2026 for a heartwarming morning of fitness and community. Whether you are running with a sweetheart, walking with your best friend, or flying solo to beat your personal best, we want you to come "Share the Love" with us.

❤️ The Course There is no better place to run on Valentine's Day than Lovers Lane! Participants will enjoy a simple, flat course consisting of almost two laps on the gravel loop around the Lovers Lane Soccer Complex. It is a beginner-friendly terrain perfect for runners and walkers of all paces.

❤️ The Cause This isn't just about burning off those chocolate calories; it's about hearts helping hearts. Each year, we support a different local charity. We are proud to announce that 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit Glory Baby Ministry.

Come dressed in your best pink, red, or cupid attire and start your holiday with miles that matter!

❤️ Event Details:

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Location: Lovers Lane Soccer Complex (Gravel Loop)

Distances: 5K Run/Walk

Theme: Valentine's Day Spirit

❤️ Proceeds from this year's event will benefit Glory Baby Ministry.

Glory Baby Ministry, located in Bowling Green, KY, Glory Baby Ministry specializes in making packages for families grieving through a miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss. Glory Baby Ministry ships packages world-wide.

To learn more about Glory Baby Ministry, how to donate or get involved, please visit www.glorybabyministry.org

❤️Important Info

Shirts are not included in race registration, but can be added to your registration at an additional cost. Shirts are available for order until Jan 28 2026

Participants MUST check in the morning of the race before proceeding to start line.

Runners and Walkers of all abilities are welcome.

No Dogs or Strollers Allowed.

Event Schedule

7:30am - Volunteer Check-in

8:00am-8:45am - Participant Check-in and Race Day Registration

8:45am- Opening Remarks

9:00am - Race Start

10:30am - Awards Ceremony

Awards for Overall Male and Female and 1st, 2nd and 3rd in 5 year age groups.

14 and Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,

70 and Over

Our goal is to present a great community event with a mission of Sharing the Love of Running in

order to Share the Love with Others.

We hope that you will join us and help make a difference!

Our Annual Hightail'n for Hadley Jo 5K/1 Mile Fun Run will be at Chaney's Dairy Barn on March 7, 2026 Our mission remains the same - raise awareness and funds to support finding a treatment for Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy, Type VIB which effects the SLC24A46 gene.

We want to thank our sponsors:

Bowling Green Running Club

Chaney's Dairy Barn

Registration Fees:

• 5K Run $25.00

• Fun Run/Walk $15.00

Registration fees will increase by $5.00 after February 15th.

Register by February 15th to receive a race t-shirt.

5K Awards will be given in the following categories:

• Top Overall Male

• Top Overall Female

• Top Overall Masters Male (40-49 years old)

• Top Overall Masters Female (40-49 years old)

• Top Overall Grandmasters Male (50-59 years old)

• Top Overall Grandmasters Female (50-59 years old)

• Top Overall Great Grandmasters Male (60 and up)

• Top Overall Great Grandmasters Female (60 and up)

*If someone is in one of these categories they can not win a medal in the age brackets.

Age Brackets Male AND Female

• Under 10

• 10-14

• 15-19

• 20-24

• 25-29

• 30-34

• 35-39

• 40-44

• 45-49

• 50-54

• 55-59

• 60-64

• 65 and up

Thanks to each and everyone for your support!!

Traditionally held on the last Saturday in March to mark the kick-off of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the German American Bank Run & Walk for Children, hosted by Family Enrichment Center, features a half marathon, 5k run, and 5k fun walk. The Friday evening before the race, participants and families are invited to join us for a festive Family Expo and Pasta Party during packet pick-up, followed by our free kids’ one-mile Glow Run. This year marks the event’s 30th Anniversary, and we’re celebrating in style by throwin’ it back to the 90s with all your favorite songs, movies, and of course, the iconic green SLIME!

Registration

Registration opens December 1, 2025!

Half Marathon and 5K Run participants are eligible for age-category awards and be chip-timed by Bluegrass Timing. Registration fees include a long-sleeve, Sport-Tek race shirt, finisher's medal, a Pasta Party meal ticket, and pre/post race snacks. 5K Walk participants receive a finisher's medal and a poly/cotton blend race shirt, and a Pasta Party Meal ticket. The Kids One Mile Glow Run is free for children age 12 and under. The first 200 registrations will receive a long-sleeve Glow Run shirt and a finisher's tag.

Refunds

Race fees are NON-REFUNDABLE but may be transferred to another person and/or event.

All event registrations, including duplicate registrations, are final. No refunds will be issued. We understand plans change. If you are no longer able to participate and cannot transfer to another individual, reach out to us for a donation receipt for your registration total.

Transfers / Deferrals

Transfers to a different race or a different individual can be completed by the registrant in their RunSignUp race dashboard. An additional fee may apply if the a higher race category is selected. The last date to submit a category or participant transfer is Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Schedule of Events

Friday, March 27th: 5-7 PM

1. Packet Pick-up

2. Family Matters Expo

3. Pasta/Pizza Party

4. Kids One-Mile GLOW RUN (Starts at 7 PM)

Saturday, March 28th: 8-11 AM

Roads into the park close at 7:45AM!

1. Half Marathon (8 AM)

2. 5K Run (8:15 AM)

3. 5K Fun Walk (8:15 AM)

Danny Carothers was an outstanding leader in our community. He lead quietly behind the scenes encouraging our better angels to love one another and help each other up. Conquer the Hill is a 5K Run/Walk to honor Danny's leadership, bring us together to meet the needs of neighbors in our community and to move each other forward. If you knew Danny, you know how his life and love impacted you. Danny always told us, "we can do this together"!

As the runners and walkers conquer historic Hospital Hill in Downtown Bowling Green KY, we won't just be running a race we'll be providing a hand up to our neighbors. We'll be adding to the Danny Carothers Housing Endowment through the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky to benefit the housing programs of House on the Hill. Danny saw the need to help others conquer their hills, to get over and reach the other side. On April 18, 2026, we'll come together to help our neighbors conquer housing costs and become more of the people Danny knew we could be. His leadership and love impacts us all! We carry it with us into our future.

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.

Join us for the 2026 5K Run/Walk supporting the Warren County Sheriffs Foundation, a 501c3 charity. Your registration fee is a donation that funds training and safety equipment to better equip deputies who serve our community. Whether you run or walk, you’ll share the course with neighbors, local law enforcement, and families from across Warren County who support law enforcement.

8am Check-In

9am Race Time

Medals for all finishers Awards for multiple age groups

$25 Registration Fee per person, all donations benefit the Warren County Sheriffs Foundation.

Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization dedicated to improving the Warren County community by making our county a safer place to live, work and visit. This is accomplished by supporting the men and women of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). The Foundation provides the WCSO much-needed financial resources beyond what the Department’s County Government budget can fund, focusing on these strategic areas: continuing education/training, equipment/tech, and family hardship fund.

Get Ready to Jog for a Cause at the 11th Annual Jackrabbit Jog!

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 11th Annual Jackrabbit Jog, a fun-filled 5K run/walk event benefiting the PKD Foundation! On Saturday, May 25, 2026, we're taking strides in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to raise crucial funds for research into treatments for polycystic kidney disease.

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking for a way to support a vital cause, the Jackrabbit Jog has something for everyone.

Event Details

• 5K Run/Walk: Tackle our scenic course and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants as you make a difference with every step.

• 1-Mile "Bunny Hop" Kids Run: Little legs can join the fun too! This special one-mile run is perfect for our younger participants.

• Virtual Run Option: Can't make it to Bowling Green? No problem! You can still participate and support the PKD Foundation by signing up for our virtual race option and running on your own time, from anywhere.

Registration Includes

Every participant, whether in-person or virtual, will receive an exclusive Jackrabbit Jog event T-shirt to commemorate their involvement and support.

Join us as we hop into action for a cause that truly matters. Your participation directly contributes to finding treatments and a cure for Polycystic Kidney Disease. Let's make the 11th Annual Jackrabbit Jog the most impactful one yet!

Ready to join the hop? We can provide details on how to register!