Run with Purpose. Go the Distance. Featuring Mark Dowdle.

Full race details, photos, and weekend information: hotrodultra.com

Small loop. Big goals. A purpose beyond the miles.

Join us for a weekend of endurance, encouragement, and community at the Hot Rod Ultra. Kick things off Friday evening with special guest Mark Dowdle, then take your place on the starting line Saturday at Bowling Green Ballpark.

Whether you’re attempting your first ultra, chasing 100 miles, pursuing a personal best, or running alongside friends, there’s a place for you here.

Friday Night Kickoff with Mark Dowdle

he weekend begins Friday, September 24, at 5 PM Central at threeTHIRTYone Wedding & Event Venue.

Hear ultrarunner Mark Dowdle share the stories behind his extraordinary endurance journey, the challenges he has faced, and the lessons he carries beyond the course. It’s an opportunity to gather with fellow runners, share a meal, and head into race weekend inspired.

Kickoff admission and dinner are included with runner registration. Separate guest tickets will be available for family, friends, and anyone who wants to hear Mark speak without participating in the race. Visit hotrodultra.com for ticket updates.

One Stadium. Four Ways to Race.

All events take place September 25–26, 2027. All times are Central.

24-Hour Solo: Saturday at 8 AM through Sunday at 8 AM.

12-Hour Daytime Solo: Saturday at 8 AM through Saturday at 8 PM.

12-Hour Nighttime Solo: Saturday at 8 PM through Sunday at 8 AM.

Four-Person, 24-Hour Team Relay: Saturday at 8 AM through Sunday at 8 AM. Divide the running among your teammates and keep your team moving throughout the event.

Run, walk, take breaks, refuel, and return for another lap. Your event’s clock keeps running, but you decide your pace, distance, and how you approach the challenge.

A USATF-Certified Course

Our 0.31-mile stadium loop is USA Track & Field certified, giving runners an accurately measured course for meaningful distance goals.

The repeatable loop offers an opportunity to chase a personal best or pursue a qualifying performance for another timed event. Qualification depends on the receiving event’s requirements.

Considering an official record attempt? Contact our race team before race day to discuss applicable sanctioning, timing, verification, and record requirements. Course certification alone does not guarantee record eligibility or acceptance by another event.

A Ballpark Built for Encouragement

Run around the concourse inside downtown Bowling Green Ballpark, home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods, the High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.

The small loop brings you back to familiar faces, fellow runners, your support crew, and a stocked aid station again and again. You’re never far from encouragement or your next chance to reset and keep going.

Live music, cheering squads, and themes throughout the race bring fresh energy as the hours pass. Come for a serious running goal, a memorable weekend with friends, or the chance to discover what you can do with a community behind you.

Overnight runners will also experience our Midnight Blackout from midnight to 2 AM Sunday, when stadium lights go out and runners use headlamps. Bring a headlamp if your event continues overnight.

What’s Included

Runner registration includes:

Friday night kickoff admission and dinner featuring Mark Dowdle.

Entry into your selected race event.

A race shirt and finisher medal.

Access to the stocked race aid station.

A Hot Rod Ultra belt buckle for solo runners who reach 100 miles.

Miles with a Mission

Hot Rod Ultra supports Curbside Ministries, a local street ministry serving children in need in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area.

Through relationships, encouragement, and the hope of Jesus, Curbside brings care and connection into the neighborhoods it serves. Race weekend brings runners, volunteers, supporters, and families together around a purpose that reaches beyond the stadium.

Learn more by visiting: curbsideministries.com

Plan Your Weekend

Race location: Bowling Green Ballpark, 300 E 8th Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101.

Registration opens Friday, November 27, 2026, at 11 AM Central.

Visit hotrodultra.com for the full weekend schedule, more about Mark Dowdle, guest ticket updates, race photos, and contact information.

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