Wendell Foster Half Marathon
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Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
The Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K takes place on March 20, 2027 in Owensboro, Kentucky, with Smothers Park listed as the event address. The race is hosted by Wendell Foster and raises funds and awareness to support people with disabilities.
Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
- 5K 5 kilometers
The course is described as flat, fast, and scenic, passing along Owensboro’s riverfront and through the historic downtown area. The event provides full and partial road closures for safety, aid stations along the route, and professional chip timing. All finishers receive medals; prize money and age group awards are offered for top finishers in both the Half Marathon and the 5K, and Duo Team awards are included.
Additional divisions include Duo Team, Push-Rim for wheelchair participants, and Steps Division virtual options. The Half Marathon has a time limit of 3 hours, 45 minutes. Participants must be 12 or older on race day to register for the Half Marathon or Push-Rim divisions; no age restrictions apply to the 5K, Steps Division, or Duo Team participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
