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Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K

Sat March 22 2025
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The Sixth Annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K

Thank You for Helping Us Empower People with Disabilities!

Race Day: March 22, 2025

A Fast and Flat Route of Owensboro, Kentucky

  • The Half Marathon and 5K will be fully supported (including full and partial road closures)
  • Aid stations will be placed along the cours
  • Races will be professionally timed
  • Finisher medals will be given to those who complete the course
  • Prize money will be awarded to the top finishers in the Half Marathon and 5K
  • For the Half Marathon, there will be a 4-hour course time limit
  • You must be 12 years of age on race day to register for the Half Marathon

*No Age restrictions apply to 5K participants, Steps Division participants, or Duo Team rider participants (formerly "Stroller Division”).

Course Packet Pickup & Expo Volunteer

Join Us on March 22, 2025 @ Smothers Park in Owensboro, KY

Half Marathon

$85 Combine the thrill of long-distance running with the scenic beauty of Owensboro, Kentucky! The fully supported race features aid stations and an encouraging atmosphere from local volunteers.
Open to ages 12+.
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5K

$35
($25: Ages 0 - 17)
Experience the buzz and feel of a big race, just at a smaller distance! We recommend bringing along your family, friends, or co-workers for a fun day of camaraderie.
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13.1 Duo Riders - Register Here!

Duo Team Division - Half Marathon

$85 Formerly known as the Running Stroller Division, a Duo Team is made up of a runner pushing a person with a disability in a customized racing wheelchair.
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5K Duo Riders - Register Here!

Duo Team Division- 5k

$35
($25: Ages 0 - 17)
Enjoy the journey with a teammate! A Duo Team is made up of a runner pushing a person with a disability in a customized racing wheelchair.
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Steps Division - Half Marathon

$85 Complete this virtual challenge on your own or with a friend by recording your steps. Take your final steps across the finish line on race day. To be eligible for the Steps Division, the participant must have a disability (26,000 steps).
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Steps Division - 5k

$35
($25: Ages 0 - 17)
Complete this virtual challenge on your own or with a friend by recording your steps. Take your final steps across the finish line on race day. To be eligible for the Steps Division, the participant must have a disability (6,200 steps).
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Sign Up As Team!

Gather your neighbors, friends, co-workers and tackle the event together.

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Steps Division

The Steps Division of the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K is an exciting way for people with disabilities to cross the finish line!

Participants in our Steps Division will have the opportunity to complete a half marathon or 5K distance at the time they register leading up to race day. Recording their steps prior to race day, participants will take their final steps across the finish line alongside our dedicated runners, walkers and duo teams and be medaled for their great accomplishment.

*To be eligible for the Steps Division, the participant must have a disability.

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