The fifth annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K, presented by Owensboro Health, will offer a flat and fast route of Owensboro, Kentucky. The 13.1-mile half marathon and 3.1-mile 5K will be fully supported, including some full and partial road closures. The race will start and finish on the riverfront by beautiful Smothers Park, which offers three signature fountains and an award-winning playground.
Water stations will be conveniently placed along the course and the races will be professionally timed. Finisher medals will be given to those that complete the course. Plus, prize money will be awarded to the top competitors in both the Half Marathon and 5K distances.
For the Half Marathon distance, there will be a 3.5-hour course time limit to complete the race. You must be 13 years of age on race day to register for the Half Marathon (Age restriction does NOT apply to 5K runners or to those that are pushed in the “Running Stroller Division”).
When you run with us, you are directly supporting Wendell Foster’s mission of empowering people with disabilities! From all of us at Wendell Foster – thank you!
PRICING
Half Marathon Registration Prices
First 100 to Register - $60 (March 1, 2023)Early - $65 (March 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023)Regular - $75 (July 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023)Late - $85 (December 1, 2023 – March 21, 2024)Expo Registration - $90 (March 22, 2024)
Rider-athletes will register under the Running Stroller Division. The running partner to the rider-athlete will register under the individual category.
No Race Day Registration.Registrations are final (no refunds will be issued).
5K Registration Prices
Children - $25 (Ages 1-17)Adults - $35
Rider-athletes and their running partner should register under age group.
No Race Day Registration.Registrations are final (no refunds will be issued).
Steps Division Registration - Half Marathon & 5K Prices
Please see General Half Marathon and 5K pricing.
No Race Day Registration.Registrations are final (no refunds will be issued).
AWARDS
Half Marathon Running Stroller Division - Awards
Top three overall awards will be given for the Running Stroller Division for the half marathon. The division will consist of individuals with a disability who are pushed in a running stroller.
Individual Half Marathon Awards:
CASH will be given to the overall first, second, and third places of male and female winners!
*1st Place: $750 male/$750 female
2nd Place: $500 male/$500 female
3rd Place: $250 male/$250 female
*Due to the Half Marathon overall 1st place prize being over $600, these 1st place cash winners will be required to sign a tax form on-site and provide a copy of their driver’s license prior to receiving their award.
Individual 5K Awards:
1st Place: $200 male/$200 female
2nd Place: $100 male/$100 female
3rd Place: $50 male/$50 female
Half Marathon & 5K Age Group Awards:
An award will be given to the top three in the following age groups for male and female:
13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Due to the scale of the event, there will not be an awards ceremony. When awards are officially finalized, they will be mailed to recipients.
Sponsorship Inquiries and Questions:
For sponsorship inquiries and questions regarding the race, please contact:
Kara Howard, Race Director
270-852-1458
khoward@wendellfoster.org
Race Timing and Results Provided By:
Crossroads Events and Timing
https://www.crossroadseventsandtiming.com/
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