Runners will face temperatures starting at 65°F, rising to 73°F by the finish. Winds will be light at 10 mph from the SSW, with gusts up to 22 mph. With humidity at 54%, it's advisable to start conservatively to conserve energy and stay hydrated throughout the race.

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About the Bowerman 5K

The Bowerman 5K is an annual road race held each summer on the Nike World Headquarters campus in Beaverton, Oregon, organized by the Bowerman Track Club. First run in 2010, the course loops closed interior campus roads, starting and finishing at the LeBron James Innovation Center courtyard. Competitor Magazine named it one of the 7 Must-Do 5K Races in the United States in 2015. The men's and women's course records, set since a 2023 course redesign, are 13:55 (Alex Slenning, 2025) and 15:58 (Kyla Becker, 2024).

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When is the 2026 Bowerman 5K?

The 2026 Bowerman 5K will be held on Saturday July 25, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Bowerman 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 73°F and a low of 57°F with a 0% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Bowerman 5K?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2023 to 2026), it averaged 63°F at the start and 65°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Bowerman 5K?

Of the 5 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 71°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2025, at 59°F.

What was the windiest Bowerman 5K?

Of the 5 years on record, 2026 was the windiest, with wind averaging 8 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2025, at 1 mph.

Bowerman 5K weather history

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Bowerman 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	65°/67°	-	52°
2025 Bowerman 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	59°/60°	-	51°
2024 Bowerman 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	60°/63°	-	48°
2024 Bowerman 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	62°/63°	-	53°
2023 Bowerman 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	70°/71°	-	59°

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