Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Join the USA Triathlon Sanctioned Sprint Triathlon in Bowling Green, featuring a pool swim, road bike, and park run, plus a Kids Triathlon.
- Competitive
CompetitiveGreat for
- Kids & Youth
Kids & YouthThe Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon returns in 2026, offering a USA Triathlon Sanctioned event at Preston Miller Park. Participants will navigate a 400-meter serpentine swim in the aquatic center, a 14-mile bike segment through neighborhood roads, and a 5k run on paved and rock chip park trails. A separate Kids Triathlon, part of the USA Triathlon Youth State Series, provides a shorter swim, bike, and run for younger athletes, making it a great day for the whole family.
What to expect
- Experience a 400-meter serpentine swim in the Russel Sim Aquatic Center's 50-meter lanes.
- Bike 14 miles on neighborhood roadways, looping back to the park.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
69 17.35 Miles finishers in 2024. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
1:31:25
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 1:11:45.
People mix
More men
About 36% women and 64% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 17.35 Miles in 2024, this looks like a small field: 69 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 1:31:25. The quicker front of the field averaged about 1:11:45. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Bowling Green, KY
Close-to-home draw
Glasgow, KY
Travel draw
Scottsville, KY
Travel draw
Lafayette, TN
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 1 - 19
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 20 - 24
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 25 - 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 - 34
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 35 - 39
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.35 Miles | 2024 | 69 | 1:31:25 | 1:37:43 | 1:11:45 | 1:09:07 / 1:09:51 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
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
Bike Map here
Run Map here
Each participant will get a shirt with their registration and those that finish will receiver a finishers medal.
Awards will be awarded to the top 3 male and female overall, top masters male and female overall, and 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
Kids Bike Map here
Kids Run Map here