No.

There is a 6 hour time limit. Marathon participants must maintain a 14:00min/mi pace or reach the halfway point of the course [mi 13.1] within 3 hours. There will not be any course support or police service/protection after the 6 hour mark. There will not be any course support after 1pm.

Running with Headphones? We suggest the bg26.2 "one-ear" policy: Leave your left ear free.

Yes.

Packet Pickup will take place Saturday October 31st from 5pm-7pm on the concourse at Bowling Green Ballpark

Race Day Packet Pickup is also available from 6:00am-6:30am Sunday November 1st

NO PACKETS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AFTER 6:30AM ON RACE DAY

There will be no race day registration for the Kids run, Half, or Full Marathons.  Race day registration is available for the bg6000.

   Free parking is available at the Stadium Park Plaza parking garage adjacent to Bowling Green Ballpark where the race events including the expo and packet pickup will be held. The map below shows other nearby parking options as well. Note that some lots in downtown Bowling Green are private parking lots and are not free. Be careful to make sure that where you park is free, or the local towing company will tow your vehicle. Taking advantage of free public parking at the Stadium Park Plaza parking structure or BGMU parking lot is encouraged.

 Free parking is available at the Stadium Park Plaza parking garage adjacent to Bowling Green Ballpark where the race events including the expo and packet pickup will be held. The map below shows other nearby parking options as well. Note that some lots in downtown Bowling Green are private parking lots and are not free. Be careful to make sure that where you park is free, or the local towing company will tow your vehicle. Taking advantage of free public parking at the Stadium Park Plaza parking structure or BGMU parking lot is encouraged.

The bg26.2 & half marathon starts and finishes at Bowling Green Ballpark (300 E 8th Avenue Bowling Green KY)

Gear Check is located at the lobby of Bowling Green Ballpark near the start line (300 E 8th Ave Bowling Green KY) 

Yes, like totally. We will also have gatorade.

Restrooms are located inside the ballpark. Signs are posted. Warsh them there hands.

Yes.

Yes, the bg26.2 is a USATF certified course.

No. Insurance regulations prohibit any non-registered runners on the course.

No! Banditing is not cool. Insurance regulations prohibit any non-registered runners on the course.  Any runners without a bib will be asked to exit the course. 

No! Banditing is not cool. Insurance regulations prohibit any non-registered runners on the course.  Any runners without a bib will be asked to exit the course.

We thought you'd never ask. There are several perks being a VIP including:

• Early entry to the Pizza Hut Pasta Dinner

  All VIPs are allowed to pick-up their swag and attend the Pizza Hut Pasta Dinner at 4:30pm Saturday, October 31st

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  Access to the Upper Level VIP #streetsharks Club at Bowling Green Ballpark on race day

  • Pre and post race water, fruit, and other energy snacks, including Super Granny's homemade pumpkin bread

  • Climate-controlled facility gets you out of the elements

  • A place to store belongings during the race & change afterwards (Please don't leave any valuable items unattended)

  • Separate bathrooms away from the general race crowd

Add VIP to your race registration for a fee

OR

Attend 10 #streetsharks Saturday training group runs between July and October 

You run. Fast. Wicked fast.   Qualifying standards are set by the Boston Athletic Association and can be found at their website here.  bg26.2 is just one of many USATF certified marathons where your qualifying time is eligible.   Good Luck and Godspeed!