Events
Half Marathon: Run/Walk
$65
7:00AM CDT
For runners and walkers ready to complete 13.1 miles on a fast, flat, and scenic course through downtown Owensboro. Course time limit: 3 hours, 45 minutes.
Open to ages 12+.
Half Marathon: Duo Team
$65
7:00AM CDT
For runners pushing a rider with a disability in an adaptive racing chair for 13.1 miles. Course time limit: 3 hours, 45 minutes.
Half Marathon: Push-Rim
$65
7:00AM CDT
For athletes using a push-rim racing wheelchair to complete the 13.1-mile course. Course time limit: 3 hours, 45 minutes.
Open to ages 12+.
Half Marathon: Steps Division
$65
For participants with intellectual or developmental disabilities aiming to complete 26,000 steps at their own pace, finishing their final steps across the finish line on race day.
5K: Run/Walk
$40
($35:
Ages 0 - 17)
7:00AM CDT
For runners and walkers of all paces looking to complete 3.1 miles on a flat, downtown course.
5K: Duo Team
$40
($35:
Ages 0 - 17)
7:00AM CDT
For runners pushing a rider with a disability in an adaptive racing chair for 3.1 miles.
5K: Push-Rim
$40
($35:
Ages 0 - 17)
7:00AM CDT
For athletes using a push-rim racing wheelchair to complete the 3.1-mile course.
Open to ages 12+.
5K: Steps Division
$40
($35:
Ages 0 - 17)
For participants with intellectual or developmental disabilities aiming to complete 6,200 steps at their own pace, finishing their final steps across the finish line on race day.
Race Description
New in 2026: The race will begin at 7:00 AM (Central Time), and the Half Marathon course time limit has been changed to 3 hours, 45 minutes.
The seventh 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 Race
The 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
Key Details
- 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 the Half Marathon or Push-Rim Divisions
- No age restrictions apply to 5K, Steps Division, or Duo Team participants
Start your spring with purpose and join us on March 28, 2026, as we race toward a more inclusive community!
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