Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K

  • Date Sat 28th March 2026
  • Time 7:00AM CDT
  • Location Owensboro, Kentucky
  • Price $43.75 - $80.85
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the seventh annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, March 28, 2026! Set in the picturesque Owensboro, Daviess, this event features a flat and fast course that weaves through the scenic riverfront and historic downtown area. The race kicks off at 7:00 AM (Central Time), offering both a challenging 13.1-mile half marathon and a fun 5K option for runners of all abilities. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best, running your first half marathon, or enjoying a leisurely 5K with friends and family, this event promises a professionally supported experience with aid stations, chip timing, and finisher medals for all participants.

More than just a race, the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K promotes inclusion and raises funds to empower individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. With prizes for top finishers and age group awards, this event is a fantastic way to start your spring while making a positive impact in the community. Mark your calendars and join us in Owensboro for a day of fun, fitness, and purpose!

Organiser's 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, presented by Owensboro Health, 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

  • Half Marathon: Run/Walk

    Incl. $5.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    $80.85

  • Half Marathon: Duo Team

    Incl. $5.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    $80.85

  • Half Marathon: Push-Rim

    Incl. $5.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    $80.85

  • Half Marathon: Steps Division

    Incl. $5.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    $80.85

  • 5K: Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    $43.75

  • 5K: Duo Team

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    $43.75

  • 5K: Push-Rim

    Incl. $3.75 Fee

    Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    $43.75

  • 5K: Steps Division

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    $43.75

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Location

Smothers Park, 199 W Veterans Blvd, Owensboro, 42303, KY, United States

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