Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon

  • Date Sun 30th August 2026
  • Time 7:30AM CDT
  • Location Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • Price $48.70 - $197.10
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances Sprint

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism at the Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon and Kids Triathlon on Sunday, August 30, 2026! Set in the beautiful Preston Miller Park in Bowling Green, Warren, this event promises an unforgettable experience for both seasoned triathletes and young competitors.

Participants will kick off the day with a 400-meter serpentine swim at the Russel Sims Aquatic Center, followed by a scenic 14-mile bike ride through local neighborhoods, and finishing with a picturesque 5K run on paved trails. The kids will also have their moment in the spotlight with a fun-filled triathlon that includes a 50-meter swim, a 3-mile bike ride, and a 1-mile run. Every finisher will receive a medal and an event shirt to commemorate their achievement. With awards for various age categories and a festive atmosphere, this triathlon is not just a race, but a celebration of community spirit and fitness. Join us for a fantastic day of competition, camaraderie, and fun!

Organiser's Description

WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING BACK THE BOWLING GREEN SPRINT TRIATHLON AT THE PRESTON MILLER PARK IN 2026! LET'S GO!

THE SWIM SEGMENT IS 400 METERS IN THE RUSSEL SIM AQUATIC CENTER WITH 50-METER LANES TO STRETCH OUT AND BUILD YOUR SPEED! THIS IS A SERPENTINE SWIM.

THE BIKE SEGMENT IS14 MILES FROM PARK LEFT ONTO VETERANS BLVD TRAVERSING THROUGH SOME NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAYS, MAKING A LOOP AND COMING BACK TO THE PARK VIA VETERANS.

THE RUN IS A 5K THAT STARTS IN PARK AT TRANSITION AND IS AN OUT AND BACK IN THE PARK AND TRAILS. THIS IS PAVED AND ROCK CHIP ALONG THE RUN.

SWIM MAP HERE WITH SITE MAP [https://runsignup.com/Race/TheBowlingGreenSprintTriathlon/Page/Site-Map]

BIKE MAP HERE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5548340494/]

RUN MAP HERE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5548353730]

EACH PARTICIPANT WILL GET A SHIRT WITH THEIR REGISTRATION AND THOSE THAT FINISH WILL RECEIVER A FINISHERS MEDAL.

PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION


SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH - 5:30PM - 7PM RUSSEL SIMS AQUATIC CENTER
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH - 5:45AM - 7:15AM ON-SITE AND 8:30AM -9:15AM KIDS




RACE DAY SCHEDULE

5:45AM-7:15AM PACKET PICKUP
7:15AM PRE RACE MEETING AT POOL
7:30AM TIME TRIAL RACE BEGINS. EACH SWIMMER IS SELF-SEEDED, MEANING YOU SEED YOURSELF IN LINE FASTEST TO SLOWER SWIMMERS.
9:15AM AWARDS CEREMONY
8:30AM PACKET PICKUP FOR KIDS RACE RESUMES
9:15AM BEGIN PREPARING FOR KIDS EVENT FOLLOWING
9:30AM KIDS TRIATHLON BEGINS

AWARD CATEGORIES

AWARDS WILL BE GIVING FOR THE FOLLOWING:
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
TOP MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
TOP 3 IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

THIS EVENT IS USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A USAT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP, AVAILABLE FOR ONE DAY PURCHASE THROUGH REGISTRATION.

THE KIDS TRIATHLON WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT 9:30AM FOLLOWING THE ADULT EVENT. THE KID'S EVENT WILL CONSIST OF A 50-METER SWIM, A 3-MILE BIKE AND A 1-MILE RUN. THE KID'S COURSES ARE BEING REDEVELOPED AS WE WORK WITH THE CITY OFFICIALS FOR THE SAFEST COURSE! THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE USA TRIATHLON YOUTH STATE SERIES.

KIDS SWIM MAP HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/TheBowlingGreenSprintTriathlon/Page/BG-Kids-Swim-Map]

KIDS BIKE MAP HERE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6201605674/]

KIDS RUN MAP HERE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6201624082/]

Races

  • Individual Triathlon

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 30th August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $117.60

    400 m swim/14 mile bike/ 3 mile run
  • Athena Triathon (165+ Female Weight Class)

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 30th August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $117.60

    400 m swim/14 mile bike/ 3 mile run
  • Clydesdale Triathlon (220+ Male Weight Class)

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 30th August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $117.60

    400 m swim/14 mile bike/ 3 mile run
  • Triathlon Relay Team

    Incl. $12.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 30th August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $197.10

    2 or 3 person relay
  • Sprint Aquabike (Swim Bike Division)

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 30th August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $117.60

    400 m swim/14 mile bike only
  • Kids Triathlon - 50 M Swim, 3 Mile Bike, 1 Mile Run

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 30th August 2026 (9:30AM CDT)

    $48.70

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2303 Tomblinson Way, Bowling Green, 42101, KY, United States

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