Wendell Foster Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, warming through the race
A cool 42°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 55°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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Race Info
The Wendell Foster Half Marathon is a spring road race in Owensboro, Kentucky, benefiting Wendell Foster, a local nonprofit serving people with disabilities. The course starts and finishes on the riverfront at Smothers Park in downtown Owensboro, passing Wendell Foster's campus near the one-mile mark before continuing through city neighborhoods and the Greenbelt. First run in 2019, the race also includes a 5K and a duo division for pushing participants in racing chairs.
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 |  | 36°/44° | - | 27° | |
2025 | | 44°/51° | - | 33° | |
2024 | | 38°/39° | - | 30° | |
2022 |  | 29°/31° | Light | 28° | |
2021 | | 34°/38° | - | 28° | |
2019 | | 31°/45° | - | 28° |