Bowdon Founders Day 5K

45th Annual Bowdon Founders Day Run

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026
RACE STARTING TIME: 7:30 AM

Event Overview

• Location: 205 East College St, Bowdon, GA
• Host: Presented by Bowdon Main Street
• Description: Run historic Main Street in Bowdon, at the longest-standing 5k in West Georgia.
• Features: A certified course, great competition, and Founders Day fun, including a parade and downtown vendors.

Registration Fees

• Pre-registration: $30 (through July 15)
• Late Registration: $35 (after July 15)
• Note: Early registration is strongly encouraged to avoid long lines.
• T-shirt Guarantee: Early registration guarantees a race T-shirt.

Packet Pickup

• Pre-registered Pickup: 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 6:15 AM.
• Location: Held behind the Bowdon Municipal Building, 182 Grammar School Rd. (Old Bowdon Primary School on East College Street).
• Awards Ceremony: Will be held here at the conclusion of the race.

Race Awards

• Overall Winners: Male and Female
• Categories: Master and Grand Master
• Age Groups: Top 3 in all age groups (10 and under through 75+)
• Timing: Chip timing and results will be LIVE on race day.

Important Note

EACH PARTICIPANT MUST WEAR A NUMBER ON THE FRONT OF HIS OR HER SHIRT.

More Information

For registration details, visit Bowdon Founders Day Run.