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Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in Owensboro, Kentucky. It is usually held in March; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- March
- Location
- Owensboro, KY
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- March (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Owensboro, Kentucky
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Flat and fast (riverfront and downtown)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
About the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
A flat, fast half marathon and 5K starting and finishing at Smothers Park on the Owensboro riverfront, benefiting Wendell Foster's mission to empower people with disabilities.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 7th annual in 2026; presented by Owensboro Health; flat-and-fast riverfront course; draws runners from 16+ states; raises funds for people with disabilities
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Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in March. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K held?
- In Owensboro, Kentucky.
- What distances does the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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