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Monday, September 7th, 2026
Covington Woods Park, Bowling Green KY
5K · 1 Mile
64–83°F · some rain risk
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2025
52–74°F
dry
2024
59–74°F
dry
2023
64–79°F
dry
2022
67–83°F
dry
2021
59–83°F
dry
2020
64–87°F
dry
2019
66–84°F
dry
2018
72–88°F
dry
2017
51–68°F
dry
2016
72–92°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Monday, Sep 7
Cloudy · 63–91°F
Monday, Sep 7starts near 63°F · 3% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
The 2026 Bowling Green Noon Lions Run for Sight 5K
presented by
GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical
OPEN for REGISTRATION
This event is held annually on Labor Day, is returning to an in person event for all races/walks 5K, 2 Mile Walk, and Bubble Run. 2026 is the 37th year for this race! The race is also part of the Bowling Green Running Club Grand Prix Series!
The Bowling Green (KY) Noon Lions Club hosts the event and GGC Eyes is the presenting sponsor.
100% of the event's proceeds benefit children and adult eyesight conservation in Bowling Green and Warren County and other Community organizations.
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Be sure to also sign up for The Medical Center 10K and the BG26.2 or half marathon.
Participating in all three events will place you in a special group with TBD rewards.
Registration link for: The Medical Center 10K Classic
Registration link for: BG26.2 Full and Half Marathon (be sure to note the minimum ages for these events).
Note: There minimum age requirements for participants in the half marathon and full marathon.
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