Running Races in Owensboro, Kentucky
7 upcoming races in Owensboro, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.
Racing in Owensboro: what the calendar looks like
There are 7 upcoming races on the Owensboro calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 5 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 2. By race count, Owensboro ranks 6th among Kentucky cities.
Of those, 7 offer a 5K, 2 offer a Half Marathon and 2 offer a 10K. The next marathon on the calendar is RYR Endurance Race Weekend on November 14, which also runs a half marathon. Where fees are published, the median entry in Owensboro is $30, close to the Kentucky median of $28.
Races by month
- Oct 20262 races
- Nov 20262 races
- Dec 20261 race
- Mar 20271 race
- Aug 20271 race
October 2026
- Sun 10/25Legends Spooky Trail RaceOwensboro, KY · 3.7 Miles · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31GRADSA 5KOwensboro, KY · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
November 2026
- Sat 11/7The Forge ChallengeOwensboro, KY · 3.5 Miles · from $85 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14RYR Endurance Race WeekendOwensboro, KY · Half Marathon · 5K · Marathon · 50K · 10K · from $45 · register ↗
December 2026
- Sat 12/5Care Net Owensboro 5K Reindeer Run/WalkOwensboro, KY · 5K · from $8 · register ↗
March 2027
- Sat 3/20Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5KOwensboro, KY · Half Marathon · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
August 2027
- Sat 8/7MKK's Rugged Race Presented by Independence BankOwensboro, KY · 5K · 10K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
Where to stay in Owensboro
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- Nov 14RYR Endurance Race WeekendFind hotels for this race weekend
- Mar 20Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5KFind hotels for this race weekend
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