The Med Center Health 10K Classic is a beloved annual September event held in Bowling Green, Kentucky, centered at the Bowling Green Ballpark at the heart of the community. Now in its 46th year, the event offers diverse race options including a chip-timed 10K, 10K wheelchair race, a 5K run/walk, and the free Children’s Classic (1 km for grades K–5), earning its nickname as “The Race for Everyone”. Beyond the races, participants enjoy a vibrant expo and pasta party on the eve of race day, plus pre- and post-race snacks, medals, T-shirts, and cash prize drawings. With the introduction of a brand-new course for 2025, the event highlights Bowling Green’s scenic cityscape while encouraging participation from walkers, wheelchair athletes, families, and children alike.
Races
10 km
5 km
The Med Center Health 10K Classic is a certified, chip‑timed 10 km race held annually in mid‑September—next scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, starting and ending at Bowling Green Ballpark (home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods) in Kentucky. Now in its 46th year, the event features a new scenic course through the city, an inclusive competitive wheelchair division, age-group awards, and finishes with a pasta party expo the night before and finisher medals for all participants.
The Med Center Health 5K Run/Walk, part of the longstanding Classic race weekend—next scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Bowling Green, Kentucky—offers a certified, chip‑timed 5 km route starting and finishing at Bowling Green Ballpark. It welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, featuring a finisher medal, inclusive awards in both running and recreational divisions, and participation in the event's festive pasta-party expo atmosphere.
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FAQs
What is the Med Center Health 10K Classic?
How long is the Med Center Health 10K Classic?
Where does the Med Center Health 10K Classic take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Med Center Health 10K Classic?
How can I prepare for the Med Center Health 10K Classic?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Med Center Health 10K Classic?
The Med Center Health 10K Classic is a certified, chip‑timed 10 km race held annually in mid‑September—next scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, starting and ending at Bowling Green Ballpark (home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods) in Kentucky. Now in its 46th year, the event features a new scenic course through the city, an inclusive competitive wheelchair division, age-group awards, and finishes with a pasta party expo the night before and finisher medals for all participants.
The Med Center Health 10K Classic is 10km long.
The Med Center Health 10K Classic takes place in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA.
Runna classifies the Med Center Health 10K Classic elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Med Center Health 10K Classic?
The Med Center Health 10K Classic is a certified, chip‑timed 10 km race held annually in mid‑September—next scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, starting and ending at Bowling Green Ballpark (home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods) in Kentucky. Now in its 46th year, the event features a new scenic course through the city, an inclusive competitive wheelchair division, age-group awards, and finishes with a pasta party expo the night before and finisher medals for all participants.
How long is the Med Center Health 10K Classic?
The Med Center Health 10K Classic is 10km long.
Where does the Med Center Health 10K Classic take place?
The Med Center Health 10K Classic takes place in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Med Center Health 10K Classic?
Runna classifies the Med Center Health 10K Classic elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Med Center Health 10K Classic?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Med Center Health 10K Classic?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Med Center Health 5K?
How long is the Med Center Health 5K?
Where does the Med Center Health 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Med Center Health 5K?
How can I prepare for the Med Center Health 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Med Center Health 5K?
The Med Center Health 5K Run/Walk, part of the longstanding Classic race weekend—next scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Bowling Green, Kentucky—offers a certified, chip‑timed 5 km route starting and finishing at Bowling Green Ballpark. It welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, featuring a finisher medal, inclusive awards in both running and recreational divisions, and participation in the event's festive pasta-party expo atmosphere.
The Med Center Health 5K is 5km long.
The Med Center Health 5K takes place in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA.
Runna classifies the Med Center Health 5K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Med Center Health 5K?
The Med Center Health 5K Run/Walk, part of the longstanding Classic race weekend—next scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Bowling Green, Kentucky—offers a certified, chip‑timed 5 km route starting and finishing at Bowling Green Ballpark. It welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, featuring a finisher medal, inclusive awards in both running and recreational divisions, and participation in the event's festive pasta-party expo atmosphere.
How long is the Med Center Health 5K?
The Med Center Health 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Med Center Health 5K take place?
The Med Center Health 5K takes place in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Med Center Health 5K?
Runna classifies the Med Center Health 5K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Med Center Health 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Med Center Health 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Tags:
Fun Run
Accessibility friendly
Kid friendly
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