Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K

💐 Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms who give their all on the course and in everyday life! Whether you’re logging miles, sharing the finish line moment with your kids, or cheering from the sidelines, you’re true champions of the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K!

Our community showed up in a big way for the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K...we're thrilled to be the recipient of TWO Best of Owensboro Living Awards! 🩵

🏆 Best Running Race (Platinum)
🏆 Best Charity Event (Gold)

This race truly wouldn't be what it is without our incredible participants, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters. Thank you for helping us make this a race for everyone! These awards are for you. 🫶

(Also, how about Wendell Foster, Inc. winning Best Non-Profit and Best Place to Work?! We love this community!)

And the results are in… 🏆💦

🥇 1st Place ($1,000): CASA of Ohio Valley
🥈 2nd Place ($300): Kentucky Wesleyan College Women's Soccer
🥉 3rd Place ($200): Life Community Church

These groups brought incredible energy, creativity, and encouragement to the course, making a huge impact on every participant who passed by!

Thank you to all of our Water Station Showdown participants for going above and beyond to create an unforgettable race day experience! 💙

Big thanks to Goodwood Owensboro for hosting an incredible after party! 🎉

It was the perfect way for our runners, walkers, and supporters to celebrate all their hard work and accomplishments. From start to finish, you helped us end race day on a high note!

We appreciate your partnership in making the Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K such a memorable experience! 💙

A big thank you to the Kentucky Poultry Federation, our Nutrition Sponsor! 💙

They helped us take race day to the next level with a fresh, protein-packed menu. It was the perfect way for participants to refuel and recover after crossing the finish line! 🍗🥚💪

And a special shoutout to Whipt Creations LLC for bringing it all to life and delivering an incredible spread as always. 👏

We’re so grateful for your partnership in creating a delicious and memorable race day experience!

A huge thank you to the City of Owensboro, Owensboro Police Department, Owensboro Fire Department, and AMR - Owensboro, KY!

Your support in setting up the course and keeping our participants safe is truly invaluable. Because of you, over a thousand runners were able to enjoy a safe and successful race day.

We are so grateful for your partnership in making this event possible! 💙

What an EPIC Water Station Showdown! 💦🔥

This year, 10 organizations brought the energy, creativity, and hype to the course as they competed for donations to their chosen nonprofits—$1,000 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd, and $200 for 3rd!

Our judges had a tough job with all the fun, spirit, and encouragement along the route. Stay tuned... We will reveal this year’s winners soon! 👀

Thank you to all the groups who showed up and made race day even more unforgettable for our participants!

Life Community Church
Opportunity Center of Owensboro
Sorgho Elementary School
IMPACT 100 Owensboro
Kentucky Wesleyan College Women's Soccer
Apollo High School DanceBlue
Apollo High School AFJROTC
CASA of Ohio Valley
Wendell Ford Government Education Center
Kentucky Wesleyan College Athletics - KWC Football