The 2026 Bowerman 5k

ABOUT
The Bowerman 5k is the premier 5k road race of the Pacific Northwest, held annually at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR.
The 15th edition of the annual Bowerman 5k was held on Saturday July 25th, 2026. In addition to the 5k Run/Walk/Roll, we also host a free 1km race for elementary school kids!

SCHEDULE
9:30am 1K Elementary School Race (FREE!)
10:05am Bowerman 5K

LOCATION:
Held at the Nike World Headquarters, participants will run a closed-off interior road within the campus. The smooth tarmac loops around the beautiful Nike WHQ campus, starting and finishing at the Lebron James Innovation Center Courtyard. Race-bib pickup, vendors, and giveaways will take place in the Mia Hamm Courtyard close to the start line.

TEAMS/CLUBS:
Calling all Clubs, Corporate teams, and Social Groups!
Whether you're part of a run club, a corporate team, or a social group of friends and family, we encourage you to register as a team! You must have 5 runners to complete a team. The largest team will earn free entries to the 2027 Bowerman 5k!
Please email dominic.arce@bowermantc.com with any questions

MEMBER ENTRIES
Bowerman Athletes with an active annual membership get Free Entry to the Bowerman 5k! Visit our Membership Page to learn more about how you can register to become a Bowerman Athlete and get exclusive access to perks and a free entry to the 5k! Members will receive an email in June containing their unique registration link.

ELITES
Elite Athletes will have a front start corral. Please complete the elite entry form. Prize money awards to the top 3 athletes in Men's and Women's categories.
Contact Race Coordinator dominic.arce@bowermantc.com with inquiries

FUNDRAISING:
Help us continue to support athletes chasing their dreams within the BTC Community.
All donations will go directly toward scholarship opportunities to support race opportunities for athletes in the Bowerman Youth Cross Country and Track Program.
You can have an impact even if you aren’t racing! Encourage family and friends to donate under your registration link.

HISTORY
Started in 2010, the Bowerman 5k is an annual road race held in the month of July at the Nike Campus in Beaverton, Oregon. The 5k is a great opportunity to get the whole family involved in a fun and active event. Our competitors include young kids, stroller walkers, competitive masters and elite runners, and we encourage all ages and abilities to come and join the fun. If you’re looking for a 5k personal best, the course is a fast one! Over the years, the race’s popularity has grown and in 2015 it was rated as one of the 7 Must-Do 5k Races in the United States by Competitor Magazine.