Wendell Foster Half Marathon
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Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
The Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Owensboro, Kentucky, with the course starting and finishing near Smothers Park on March 20, 2027. The event features a flat, fast, and scenic route that passes along the riverfront and through the city’s historic downtown.
Distances:
- 13.1 miles - Half Marathon
- 3.1 miles - 5K
The program includes several divisions for different needs and abilities, such as Run/Walk, Duo Team entries pairing a runner with a rider-athlete in an adaptive racing chair, Push-Rim racing wheelchair divisions, and Steps Divisions for participants tracking a target number of steps. Some divisions are open to participants aged 12 and older. The Half Marathon has a course time limit of 3 hours, 45 minutes.
Race logistics noted by the organizer include full and partial road closures for safety, aid stations along the route, professional chip timing, finisher medals for those who complete their course, prize money for top finishers, and age-group awards. The event is presented by Wendell Foster as a community race that raises funds and awareness to support and empower people with disabilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
