Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K

Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K Race Information

<h4><strong style="color:rgb( 163 , 206 , 71 )">New in 2026: </strong><strong style="color:rgb( 51 , 146 , 164 )">The race will begin at 7:00 AM (Central Time), and the Half Marathon course time limit has been changed to 3 hours, 45 minutes.</strong></h4> <p>The seventh annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon &amp; 5K, presented by Owensboro Health, 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!</p> <h5><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 51 , 146 , 164 )"> <strong>Why We Race</strong> </span></h5> <p>The Wendell Foster Half Marathon &amp; 5K is a community event that brings participants of all abilities together to promote inclusion. Hosted by <a href="https://wendellfoster.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wendell Foster</a>, the race raises funds and awareness to empower people with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives.</p> <h5><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 51 , 146 , 164 )"> <strong>What to Expect</strong> </span></h5> <ul><li>Flat, fast, scenic course</li><li>Full and partial road closures for safety</li><li>Aid stations along the route</li><li>Professionally chip-timed races</li><li>Finisher medals for all who complete the course</li><li>Prize money for top finishers in the Half Marathon and 5K</li><li>Age group awards for the Half Marathon and 5K</li></ul> <h5><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 51 , 146 , 164 )"> <strong>Key Details</strong> </span></h5> <ul><li>The race will begin at 7:00 AM (Central Time)</li><li>Half Marathon time limit: 3 hours, 45 minutes</li><li>Participants must be 12 or older on race day to register for the Half Marathon or Push-Rim Divisions <ul><li>No age restrictions apply to 5K, Steps Division, or Duo Team participants</li></ul> </li></ul> <h5><strong style="color:rgb( 163 , 206 , 71 )"> Start your spring with purpose and join us on March 28, 2026, as we race toward a more inclusive community! </strong></h5>