Bowdon Founders Day 5K
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Experience West Georgia's longest-running 5K, combining a certified course, spirited competition, and the festive charm of Founders Day.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveGreat for
- Masters (40+)
Masters (40+)The 45th Annual Bowdon Founders Day 5K invites you to run historic Main Street in Bowdon, Georgia. As the longest-standing 5K in West Georgia, this event offers a certified course and great competition for runners of all ages. Beyond the race, enjoy the festive atmosphere of Founders Day, complete with a parade and downtown vendors. It's a cherished summer tradition blending competitive spirit with community celebration.
What to expect
- Run a certified 5K course along historic Main Street.
- Compete for awards across overall, master, grand master, and age group categories.
- Guaranteed race T-shirt with early registration.
Standout details
- 45th Annual event
- Longest-standing 5K in West Georgia
- Certified course
- Founders Day parade & vendors
Perks & features
- Shirt
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
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 God’s 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.