Road Running

BG26.2 and Half Marathon

Road Running covering 6 km to 42.2 km in Bowling Green (Kentucky, United States)

LocationBowling Green, Kentucky, United StatesShow on map(36.9903° N, 86.4436° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

BG26.2 and Half Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Bowling Green, Kentucky, US focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Public Park, Kids & Youth Races, Virtual Race.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Virtual) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Half Marathon (Virtual) (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Bg6000 (6 km, +27 m D+), and Bg6000 (Virtual) (6 km, +27 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (bg262.com).

Official website
BG26.2 and Half Marathon in Bowling Green (Work: "Marathon runners near the end of the race", Photo: Stephen Craven, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Marathon runners near the end of the race" · Photo: Stephen Craven · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunPublic ParkKids & Youth RacesVirtual Race

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m190 m - 270 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Virtual)Road Running42.2 km+190 m193 m - 273 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m196 m - 236 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half Marathon (Virtual)Road Running21.1 km+95 m199 m - 239 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bg6000Road Running6 km+27 m202 m - 213 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bg6000 (Virtual)Road Running6 km+27 m190 m - 201 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
190 m - 270 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS36.9903° N, 86.4436° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 190 m to 270 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 270 m·at 26.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
190 m217 m243 m270 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km270 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does BG26.2 and Half Marathon take place?

BG26.2 and Half Marathon takes place in Bowling Green, Kentucky, US (start area at coordinates 36.9903° N, 86.4436° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at BG26.2 and Half Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Virtual) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Half Marathon (Virtual) (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Bg6000 (6 km, +27 m D+), and Bg6000 (Virtual) (6 km, +27 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for BG26.2 and Half Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 190 m and 270 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for BG26.2 and Half Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (bg262.com).