Bowdon Founders Day 5K

Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Bowdon, GA; 205 East College St, 30108
Type: RUN

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5K
Sat, Aug 1, 7:30 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Feb 28, 2026, 8:33 PM EST · Closes Mar 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Here for the Shirt
Sat, Aug 1, 7:30 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 28, 2026, 8:47 PM EST · Closes Jul 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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From the organizer

45th Annual Bowdon Founders Day Run

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

PRESENTED BY BOWDON MAIN STREET

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 venders, make this a summer favorite.

Registration Fees

$30 pre-registration (through July 15) $35 after July 15 Early registration is strongly encouraged to avoid long lines and to guarantee a race T-shirt.

Packet Pickup

Pre-registered participants may pick up their race packets on 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 6:15AM and will be held behind the Bowdon Municipal Building, located at 182 Grammar School Rd. (Old Bowdon Primary School on East College Street). The awards ceremony will be held here as well at the conclusion of the race.

RACE AWARDS:

Overall Male and Female

Master and Grand Master

Top 3 in all age groups (10 and under through 75+)

Chip timing and results will be LIVE on race day.

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

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