Bowdon Founders Day 5k

Saturday, August 7, 2027

7:30 AM EDT

Bowdon, Georgia

$27.50–$32.80 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting 45th Annual Bowdon Founders Day 5K on Saturday, August 7, 2027, in the charming town of Bowdon, Carroll. This beloved event, recognized as the longest-standing 5K in West Georgia, kicks off at 7:30 AM along the scenic historic Main Street. Participants will experience a certified course that promises great competition and a lively atmosphere filled with Founders Day festivities, including a parade and vibrant downtown vendors.

Early registration is encouraged, with fees set at $30 until July 15 and $35 thereafter, ensuring you secure your race T-shirt and avoid long lines on race day. Pre-registered runners can pick up their packets on Friday, August 6, at Gods Gym, or join us for same-day registration starting at 6:15 AM behind the Bowdon Municipal Building. With live chip timing and exciting awards for overall winners and top finishers across all age groups, the Bowdon Founders Day 5K is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community spirit and athletic achievement. Don’t miss out on this fantastic summer tradition!

Races

5k

Opens in 3 months

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

3.1 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 15, 2026

7:30 AM EDT

$27.50
Here for the Shirt

Opens in 3 months

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

Can't make the run but want to support with getting a shirt? Register here.

7:30 AM EDT

$32.80

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 15)
$35 after July 15
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.