Bowerman 5K
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 6:05 AM PDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run a fast 5K on the Nike WHQ campus, support youth athletes, and enjoy a community event for all ages and abilities.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Kids & Youth
Kids & YouthThe 15th annual Bowerman 5K invites runners to the Nike World Headquarters for a unique road race experience. This event features a fast 5K course on closed-off interior roads, starting and finishing at the Lebron James Courtyard. It's a welcoming opportunity for all ages and abilities, including a free 1K race for elementary school children. Beyond the race, participants support scholarship opportunities for athletes in the Bowerman Youth Cross Country and Track Program, making each step contribute to a meaningful cause.
What to expect
- * Race on a smooth, closed-off tarmac course within the Nike World Headquarters.
- * Bring the whole family for a free 1K kids race before the main 5K event.
- * Support scholarship opportunities for young athletes in the Bowerman Youth Cross Country and Track Program.
Standout details
- Race at Nike World Headquarters
- Fast course for a 5K personal best
- Free 1K race for elementary kids
- Prize money for top elite athletes
Course surface
Road
Pulled from words in the public listing. Helpful hint only, not a course rating.
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
2 options · closes Jul 25, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
2mo 24d 13h 48m leftBowerman 5K
Closes Jul 25, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $43.40
Bowerman 5K — Youth Entry
Closes Jul 25, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $22.20
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Register for the 2026 Bowerman 5k Registration today! We are excited to announce the 15th edition of the annual Bowerman 5k!
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, July 25th, at Nike WHQ. In addition to the main event, we are bringing back the free elementary school 1km race before the running of our annual 5k.
SCHEDULE 9:30am Kids 1k Race (FREE!) 10:05am Bowerman 5k
LOCATION/COURSE: Held at the Nike World Headquarters, participants will run a closed-off interior road within the campus. The smooth tarmac loops around the beautiful Nike WHQ campus, starting and finishing at the Lebron James Courtyard. Race-bib pickup, vendors, and giveaways will take place in the Mia Hamm Courtyard close to the start line.
TEAMS/CLUBS Calling all Clubs, Corporate teams, and Social Groups! Whether you're part of a run club, a corporate team, or a social group of friends and family, we encourage you to register as a team! You must have 5 runners to complete a team. The largest team will earn free entries to the 2027 Bowerman 5k! Please email dominic.arce@bowermantc.com with any questions
MEMBER ENTRIES Bowerman Athletes with an active annual membership get Free Entry to the Bowerman 5k! Visit the Bowerman Membership Page to learn more about how you can register to become a Bowerman Athlete and get exclusive access to perks and a free entry to the 5k! Members will receive an email in June to claim their registration.
ELITES Elite Athletes will have a separate start corral. Please complete the elite entry form . Prize money awarded to the top 3 athletes in Men's and Women's categories. Contact Race Coordinator dominic.arce@bowermantc.com with inquiries
FUNDRAISING: Help us continue to support athletes chasing their dreams within the BTC Community. All donations will go directly toward scholarship opportunities to support race opportunities for athletes in the Bowerman Youth Cross Country and Track Program. You can have an impact even if you aren’t racing! Encourage family and friends to donate under your registration link.
ABOUT Started in 2010, the Bowerman 5k is an annual road race held in the month of July at the Nike Campus in Beaverton, Oregon. The 5k is a great opportunity to get the whole family involved in a fun and active event. Our competitors include young kids, stroller walkers, competitive masters and elite runners, and we encourage all ages and abilities to come and join the fun. If you’re looking for a 5k personal best, the course is a fast one! Over the years, the race’s popularity has grown and in 2015 it was rated as one of the 7 Must-Do 5k Races in the United States by Competitor Magazine.