Wendell Foster Half Marathon
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Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K : Owensboro, KY
The seventh annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K takes place March 28, 2026 in Owensboro, Kentucky, with the event hosted at Smothers Park and presented by Owensboro Health. The race is organized to raise funds and awareness to empower people with disabilities and to promote inclusion in the community.
The course is described as flat, fast, and scenic, routing participants through Owensboro’s riverfront and historic downtown. Organizers provide full and partial road closures for safety, aid stations along the route, and professional chip timing. Finisher medals are awarded to all who complete their course, and prize money is offered for top finishers. For 2026 the half marathon course time limit has been changed to 3 hours, 45 minutes.
Multiple race formats are included to accommodate different participation styles, including team and push-rim divisions and pacers. Distances offered:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 5K
The event description emphasizes community impact and inclusion, and it notes fundraising and awareness as central purposes of the race. The stated location is Smothers Park, Owensboro, KY 42303, United States. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
