Bowman James Legacy 5K and Fun Run 2026

Description

Join us for a 5K and Fun Run followed by a People's Choice Car Show at the Calera High School.

Registration for car show and balance bike races (ages 4 and under) will take place the day of the event.

All proceeds support the Bowman James Foundation Inc.

Our mission is to honor Bowman James' legacy by inspiring faith and service through community improvements, educational opportunities, and Christian ministry work.

Bowman James Forbis is a forever 4-year-old that left us with a lasting legacy to "Finish Your Race". Bo's legacy is to always get back up and finish the race. Since he was just 2 years old, Bowman raced electric bikes until he was skilled enough to race dirt bikes. The "Finish Your Race" story comes from one of Bowman's races. In that race, he was in first place when he wrecked his bike and flew over the handlebars. With some encouragement from his father, Bo got back on his bike and finished his race. He placed fourth in that race and went on to win the championship for his race series. Bo was later in an accident (unrelated to dirt bikes) where he went on to be with his Heavenly Father. Bowman's story to press on to finish the race gained eternal meaning as we relate his story to Philippians 3:14 "I press on to reach the end of the race to receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us."

Bowman's mother, Kanda, has shared his story in the form of a children's book that can be purchased through her website finishlinepublications.company.site Proceeds from her children's book "Finish Your Race" support the Bowman James Foundation.

It is our mission to continue to share Bowman's legacy to encourage people to "Finish Your Race" no matter what challenges life brings.