Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Bowling Green, KY, USA · November 01, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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46°at start
61° high
Light
Dry

Cool conditions, steady pace encouraged

Runners will face a temperature rise from 46°F to 61°F, with humidity at 66% and a dew point of 41°F. Winds will be light, blowing from the NW at 6 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. This weather is ideal for maintaining a steady pace, but runners should stay hydrated throughout.

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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

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When is the 2026 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon?

The 2026 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon will be held on Sunday November 1, 2026.

Is the Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon?

The time limit for the Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 46°F with a 9% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 13 years of data
Avg Temp
65°F
L:46° H:65°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
8%
1 of 13 yrs
Wind7mph
Dew42°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2025
rain
44°/50°Light
8

2024 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
clear-day
51°/81°-
7

2023 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2023
clear-day
46°/69°-
8

2022 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2022
partly-cloudy-day
55°/77°-
8

2021 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2021
clear-day
33°/63°-
8

2019 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2019
clear-day
31°/57°-
8

2018 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with rain.

2018
clear-day
47°/62°-
7

2017 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2017
cloudy
69°/80°-
6

2016 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2016
clear-day
43°/70°-
8

2015 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain.

2015
cloudy
58°/61°-
8

2014 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2014
partly-cloudy-day
38°/66°-
8

2013 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2013
clear-day
34°/55°-
8

2012 Bowling Green (bg26.2) Marathon

Clearing in the afternoon.

2012
cloudy
43°/54°-
9

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