Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Owensboro, Kentucky
- Price $43.75 - $70.25
- Races 8 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
This year's race not only offers a fantastic athletic challenge but also emphasizes inclusion and empowerment, as all proceeds support individuals with disabilities in leading full and meaningful lives. With a time limit of 3 hours and 45 minutes for the Half Marathon, participants aged 12 and older can join in on the excitement, while there are no age restrictions for the 5K. Runners can look forward to aid stations along the route, chip-timed results, and finisher medals for all participants. Plus, there are exciting prizes for top finishers and age group awards! Start your spring with purpose and join us as we race toward a more inclusive community!
Organiser's Description
The seventh annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K features a flat, fast course through Owensboros riverfront and historic downtown. Whether youre chasing a personal best, tackling your first 13.1, or enjoying a 5K with friends or family, youll 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 [https://wendellfoster.org/], 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!
Races
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Half Marathon: Run/Walk
Incl. $5.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$70.25
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Half Marathon: Duo Team
Incl. $5.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$70.25
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Half Marathon: Push-Rim
Incl. $5.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$70.25
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Half Marathon: Steps Division
Incl. $5.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$70.25
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5K: Run/Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$43.75
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5K: Duo Team
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$43.75
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5K: Push-Rim
Incl. $3.75 Fee
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$43.75
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5K: Steps Division
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.75
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