Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K

About the Event

The race will begin at 7:00 AM (Central Time), and the Half Marathon course time limit is 3 hours, 45 minutes.

The eighth annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K, features a flat, fast course through Owensboro’s riverfront and historic downtown. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, tackling your first 13.1, or enjoying a 5K with friends or family, you’ll experience a professionally supported race while making a difference in your community!

Why We Race

The Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K is a community event that brings participants of all abilities together to promote inclusion. Hosted by Wendell Foster, the race raises funds and awareness to empower people with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives.

What to Expect

Flat, fast, scenic course
Full and partial road closures for safety
Aid stations along the route
Professionally chip-timed races
Finisher medals for all who complete the course
Prize money for top finishers in the Half Marathon and 5K
Age group awards for the Half Marathon and 5K
Duo Team awards for top finishers in the Half Marathon and 5K

Key Details

The race will begin at 7:00 AM (Central Time)
Half Marathon time limit: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Participants must be 12 or older on race day to register for Half Marathon or Push-Rim Divisions
- No age restrictions apply to 5K, Steps Division, or Duo Team participants

Start your spring with purpose and join us on March 20, 2027, as we race toward a more inclusive community!

Races Offered

5K: Duo Team

Mar 20, 2027

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$30.00

5K: Push-Rim

Mar 20, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$30.00

5K: Run/Walk

Mar 20, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$30.00

5K: Steps Division

Mar 20, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$30.00

Half Marathon: Duo Team

Mar 20, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$70.00

Half Marathon: Push-Rim

Mar 20, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:00

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$70.00

Half Marathon: Run/Walk

Mar 20, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:00

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$70.00

Half Marathon: Steps Division

Mar 20, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:00

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$70.00

Pacers

Mar 20, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Owensboro.

thermostat Temperature

4.9° / 15.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.9° / 12.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

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65.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:56

nightlight Sunset

18:56

About Owensboro

Learn more about the host city, Owensboro.

Owensboro is a town on the banks of the Ohio River in Kentucky's Western Coal Fields. It bills itself as the Barbecue Capital of the World and has had some interesting figures call it home over the years, such as Beulah Annan, whose story inspired the play and movie Chicago; Florence Henderson, aka Carol Brady of The Brady Bunch; NASCAR great Darrell Waltrip ; and Johnny Depp. On a darker note, it was also the site of the last public hanging in the United States, the subject being an African American, in 1936.