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 Smothers Park listed as the event location on March 20, 2027. The event is presented as a community race that promotes inclusion and raises funds and awareness to support people with disabilities.
Event distances include:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 5K - 3.1 miles
The course is described as flat, fast, and scenic, running through Owensboro’s riverfront and historic downtown. Race logistics include full and partial road closures, aid stations along the route, and professional chip timing. The Half Marathon has a course time limit of 3 hours 45 minutes. Finisher medals are provided to all who complete their course, and there is prize money for top finishers plus age group awards for the Half Marathon.
Multiple divisions are offered, including duo team entries pairing a runner with a rider-athlete using an adaptive racing chair, push-rim racing wheelchair divisions, and steps divisions for participants with intellectual or developmental disabilities aiming to complete set step totals. Some divisions note minimum age eligibility of 12 and up.
The race is hosted by Wendell Foster and is presented as a community event focused on inclusion and support for programs that empower people with disabilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
