Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
About this race
The race will begin at 7:00 AM (Central Time), and the Half Marathon course time limit is 3 hours, 45 minutes.
The eighth annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K, features a flat, fast course through Owensboro’s riverfront and historic downtown. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, tackling your first 13.1, or enjoying a 5K with friends or family, you’ll experience a professionally supported race while making a difference in your community!
Why We RaceThe Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K is a community event that brings participants of all abilities together to promote inclusion. Hosted by Wendell Foster, the race raises funds and awareness to empower people with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives.
What to Expect- Flat, fast, scenic course
- Full and partial road closures for safety
- Aid stations along the route
- Professionally chip-timed races
- Finisher medals for all who complete the course
- Prize money for top finishers in the Half Marathon and 5K
- Age group awards for the Half Marathon and 5K
- Duo Team awards for top finishers in the Half Marathon and 5K
- The race will begin at 7:00 AM (Central Time)
- Half Marathon time limit: 3 hours, 45 minutes
- Participants must be 12 or older on race day to register for Half Marathon or Push-Rim Divisions
- No age restrictions apply to 5K, Steps Division, or Duo Team participants
Pick your distance
Running
Half Marathon: Run/Walk
Half Marathon: Duo Team
Half Marathon: Steps Division
5K: Run/Walk
5K: Duo Team
5K: Steps Division
Pacers
Wheelchair
Half Marathon: Push-Rim
5K: Push-Rim
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Owensboro, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 7:00 PM local time (CDT) in Owensboro on March 20, 2027 — 12h 08m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Owensboro
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Owensboro 5K Races 16 races
- 10K Run Events in Owensboro 3 races
- Owensboro Half Marathons 2 races
- Owensboro Running Calendar 2026 18 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 20 Owensboro events
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