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RYR Endurance Race Weekend

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 14, 202650km · 42.195km · 21.1km +1 more events
Drew Burden from Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
Race date in 35 days
Nov 14, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Owensboro · 50km · 42.195km · 21.1km +1 more events
Entry fee
$120Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, November 14, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
RYR Endurance Race Weekend race photo
Drew Burden from Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About RYR Endurance Race Weekend — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Every event uses the same loop.

The course runs out and back on an asphalt greenway and has almost no elevation change.

Only the number of laps varies.

The 50km runs 11 laps, the marathon 9, half marathon 5, the 10km two and the 5km one.

The marathon is split into a time limit 9-hour casual division and a competitive division held the following day.

Proceeds are donated to the Wendell Foster Center.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

RYR Endurance Race Weekend runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter RYR Endurance Race Weekend — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $120

RYR Endurance Marathon · until Nov 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $90

RYR Endurance Half Marathon · until Nov 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $145

RYR Endurance 50K · until Nov 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $45

RYR Endurance 5K · until Nov 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Double the Fun! 5K and 10K

Double the Fun! 5K and 10K

Entry cost $90

until Nov 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

RYR Endurance Race Weekend course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Ultra50km07:00
Marathon42.195km08:30
Half21.0975km07:00
RYR Endurance 10K10km07:00
5K5km09:30
START

3005 Fairview Drive, Owensboro, KY

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Horse Fork Creek Park, Owensboro

Finish · Google Maps
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The start and finish for all events are at Horse Fork Creek Park in Owensboro.

The address is 3005 Fairview Drive.

Course follows an out-and-back format on the same loop, with only the turnaround point varying slightly by event.

The 5K and 10K include an additional section through Yellow Heritage Park.

On the final lap, runners head straight into Horse Fork Creek Park and pass through finish.

The lap counts are 11 laps for the 50K, 9 for the marathon, 5 for the half marathon, 2 for the 10K, and 1 for the 5K.

The surface is an asphalt greenway with little elevation change.

The route follows a creek, passes two lakes, and is lined with trees on both sides.

The marathon and half marathon course are USATF-certified.

The certification numbers are KY24004DJR and KY24006DJR, and the remaining events were measured according to USATF certification standards.

The course course records are 3:01:45 for men (Mark Adams, 2025) and 2:58:07 for women (Sadie Smith, 2024).

For the 50K, the records are 4:31:04 for men (Nolan Perez, 2025) and 4:26:05 for women (Jennifer Falloway, 2024).

For the half marathon, they are 1:14:43 for men (Daniel Southard, 2025) and 1:53:23 for women (Jacey Couch, 2025).

Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (45°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start
Aid stations
Water supply every mile

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your RYR Endurance Race Weekend race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For a small race, race-morning pickup is typical; check the registration page for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startStart/finish at Horse Fork Creek Park, 3005 Fairview Dr, Owensboro, KY (David C.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Start/finish at Horse Fork Creek Park, 3005 Fairview Dr, Owensboro, KY (David C. Adkisson Greenbelt).

Owensboro has no rail or subway transit; local Owensboro Transit System (OTS) buses exist within the city but do not specifically serve this park in a documented way for race-day arrival. Realistically private car/rideshare/taxi for out-of-town runners.

Getting to the finish

Same as start location (Horse Fork Creek Park / Greenbelt).

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 2026 race takes place over two days, November 14 and 15.

On Saturday, the half marathon, 50K and Casual Marathon start at 7:00 a.m. in pace order, followed by the 5K at 9:30 a.m. On Sunday,

the 10K starts at 7:00 a.m. and the Competitive Marathon at 8:30 a.m. The Casual Marathon has a 9-hour time limit.

Bib pickup is offered at three times.

All events can collect their bibs at Legends, 325 Park Plaza Dr, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13.

On Saturday, pickup is available at the race venue from 6:00 to 9:25 a.m., and again from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for Sunday's events.

On Sunday, it is available from 6:00 to 8:15 a.m.

Aid and nutrition stations are placed every mile.

Two provide water and sports drinks, while the third provides water and gels.

Half marathon, marathon and ultra participants receive vanilla and salted caramel GU gels and Tailwind Endurance Fuel.

Tables for personal nutrition are set up near the start line.

You can leave your own bottles and food there and pass them on every lap.

Horse Fork Creek Park has more than 400 parking spaces.

Because the start and finish areas are directly beside the parking lot, no separate gear check is operated.

The marathon entry fee is $120.

Times are local to Owensboro. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Blue Moon Cottage - Music Room, Inground Pool

Accommodation · 4.9km

9.8/10(17)
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Hotels near the RYR Endurance Race Weekend start line in Owensboro

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Blue Moon Cottage - Music Room, Inground Pool

Accommodation · 4.9km

9.8/10(17)
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What to see in Owensboro after the race

Seeing Owensboro with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Owensboro.

Total cost and budget for RYR Endurance Race Weekend

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about RYR Endurance Race Weekend

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Owensboro runners' room

Frequently asked questions about RYR Endurance Race Weekend

FAQ
When does RYR Endurance Race Weekend 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 14, 2026 in Owensboro, KY, United States.

How much is the RYR Endurance Race Weekend 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $120.

What distances does RYR Endurance Race Weekend 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 5K · Ultra.

What time does RYR Endurance Race Weekend 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does RYR Endurance Race Weekend 2026 start?

3005 Fairview Drive, Owensboro, KY.

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