RYR Endurance Race Weekend
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RYR Endurance Race Weekend
The event is a multi-race weekend held in Owensboro, KY on November 14-15, 2026. It features multiple race distances on a looped out-and-back course on an asphalt greenway with minimal elevation change. The marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified; the other distances were measured to USATF standards.
The course runs along a creek, beside two lakes, and is lined with trees. Each distance uses the same loop with different turnarounds and finishes inside Horse Fork Creek Park at 3005 Fairview Drive. Packet pickup is available before and during the weekend.
Distances and loop counts:
- Marathon: 9 loops
- Half marathon: 5 loops
- Ultra 50K: 11 loops
- 10K: 2 loops
- 5K: 1 loop
Aid stations are located about every mile; two stations supply water and sports drink and a third station provides water and gels. GU gels in two flavors and Tailwind Endurance Fuel are available for half, marathon, and ultra participants. Tables near the start allow athletes to stage personal hydration and nutrition supplies; athletes pass the staging table on every lap.
Spectators can see runners frequently from several nearby locations. Horse Fork Creek Park provides over 400 parking spaces and no separate gear check is required. All proceeds are donated to the Wendell Foster Center. Participants receive a race shirt and finishers receive a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
