Bowdon Founders Day 5K

45th Annual Bowdon Founders Day Run

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

PRESENTED BY BOWDON MAIN STREET

Race Description

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 vendors, make this a summer favorite.

Registration Fees

• Pre-registration: $30 (through July 15)
• Post-registration: $35 (after July 15)
• Recommendation: Early registration is strongly encouraged to avoid long lines.
• T-shirt: Guaranteed only for early registrations.

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, held behind the Bowdon Municipal Building.
• Location: 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: 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.

Participant Requirements

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

More Information

For additional details and to register, please visit the official race page at Bowdon Founders Day Run.