Bowdon Founders Day 5K
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Bowdon, Georgia
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 45th Annual Bowdon Founders Day 5K on Saturday, August 1, 2026! This exciting event will take place in the charming town of Bowdon, Carroll, offering participants a chance to run through the historic Main Street. Beginning at 7:30 AM, this certified 5K course is known for its competitive spirit and community atmosphere, making it a summer favorite for runners of all ages.
Join in the festivities as the race coincides with the lively Founders Day celebration, featuring a parade and vibrant downtown vendors. Early registration is encouraged, with fees set at $30 for pre-registration until July 20 and $35 thereafter. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to secure your race T-shirt and avoid long lines! Participants can pick up their packets on Friday, July 31, at Gods Gym or register on race day starting at 6:15 AM. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups and chip timing for live results, the Bowdon Founders Day 5K promises to be a memorable event for everyone involved. Lace up your running shoes and join the fun!
Join in the festivities as the race coincides with the lively Founders Day celebration, featuring a parade and vibrant downtown vendors. Early registration is encouraged, with fees set at $30 for pre-registration until July 20 and $35 thereafter. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to secure your race T-shirt and avoid long lines! Participants can pick up their packets on Friday, July 31, at Gods Gym or register on race day starting at 6:15 AM. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups and chip timing for live results, the Bowdon Founders Day 5K promises to be a memorable event for everyone involved. Lace up your running shoes and join the fun!
Organiser's Description
45TH ANNUAL BOWDON FOUNDERS DAY RUN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026
RACE STARTING TIME: 7:30 AM
PRESENTED BY BOWDON MAIN STREET
Run historic Main Street in Bowdon, at the longest-standing 5k in West Georgia. A certified course, great competition, and Founders Day fun-including a parade and downtown venders, make this a summer favorite.
REGISTRATION FEES
$30 pre-registration (through July 20)
$35 after July 20
Early registration is strongly encouraged to avoid long lines and to guarantee a race T-shirt.
PACKET PICKUP
Pre-registered participants may pick up their race packets on Friday, July 31, at Gods Gym, 139 City Hall Ave., Suite A, Bowdon, GA, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Same-day registration begins at 6:15AM and will be held behind the Bowdon Municipal Building, located at 182 Grammar School Rd. (Old Bowdon Primary School on East College Street). The awards ceremony will be held here as well at the conclusion of the race.
_RACE AWARDS:_
Overall Male and Female
Master and Grand Master
Top 3 in all age groups (10 and under through 75+)
Chip timing and results will be LIVE on race day.
EACH PARTICIPANT MUST WEAR A NUMBER ON THE FRONT OF HIS OR HER SHIRT.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026
RACE STARTING TIME: 7:30 AM
PRESENTED BY BOWDON MAIN STREET
Run historic Main Street in Bowdon, at the longest-standing 5k in West Georgia. A certified course, great competition, and Founders Day fun-including a parade and downtown venders, make this a summer favorite.
REGISTRATION FEES
$30 pre-registration (through July 20)
$35 after July 20
Early registration is strongly encouraged to avoid long lines and to guarantee a race T-shirt.
PACKET PICKUP
Pre-registered participants may pick up their race packets on Friday, July 31, at Gods Gym, 139 City Hall Ave., Suite A, Bowdon, GA, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Same-day registration begins at 6:15AM and will be held behind the Bowdon Municipal Building, located at 182 Grammar School Rd. (Old Bowdon Primary School on East College Street). The awards ceremony will be held here as well at the conclusion of the race.
_RACE AWARDS:_
Overall Male and Female
Master and Grand Master
Top 3 in all age groups (10 and under through 75+)
Chip timing and results will be LIVE on race day.
EACH PARTICIPANT MUST WEAR A NUMBER ON THE FRONT OF HIS OR HER SHIRT.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 MAR3.1 Miles RACE AWARDS: 1ST OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE, MALE AND FEMALE MASTER MALE AND FEMALE GRAND MASTER AGE GROUPS (TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE AWARDS): 10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50- 54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 AND OVER ***Guaranteed Race Shirt cutoff date is July 20, 2026 -
Here for the Shirt
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 MARCan't make the run but want to support with getting a shirt? Register here.
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