RYR Endurance Race Weekend
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Event overview
The RYR Endurance Race Weekend takes place November 15-16, 2025 in Owensboro, KY. Races start and finish at Horse Fork Creek Park (3005 Fairview Drive). The weekend offers multiple distances on the same course, including two marathon events: a casual marathon with a generous time limit and a competitive marathon with a five-hour limit. The marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified and eligible for Boston qualifying.
- Marathon
- Competitive Marathon (same certified course)
- Half Marathon
- 50K Ultra
- 10K
- 5K
- Double the Fun (5K + 10K)
Course and logistics
All races use a multi-loop out-and-back route on an asphalt greenway. The course runs along a creek, beside two lakes, and is lined with trees. Elevation change is minimal; each loop includes a small hill near the loop end. Number of loops: marathon 9, half marathon 5, 50K 11, 10K 2, 5K 1.
Aid is provided via a midpoint aid station offering water, sports drink, gels, and Tailwind Endurance Fuel (available for half, marathon, and 50K). Tables near the start allow athletes to stage personal bottles and nutrition. The course is spectator friendly with frequent viewing opportunities. Horse Fork Creek Park offers over 400 parking spaces. Participants receive a race shirt and all finishers receive a medal. Proceeds will be donated to the Wendell Foster Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.