RYR Endurance Race Weekend
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Event overview
RYR Endurance Race Weekend takes place November 15-16, 2025 in Owensboro, KY. The weekend includes multiple distance events:
- Marathon (two options: casual and competitive)
- Half marathon
- 50K (ultra)
- 10K
- 5K
Both the marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified and listed as Boston-qualifying courses. All participants receive a shirt and all finishers receive a medal. All proceeds will be donated to the Wendell Foster Center.
Course and race logistics
All races start and finish at Horse Fork Creek Park, 3005 Fairview Drive, Owensboro, KY. The routes use a multi-loop out-and-back layout on an asphalt greenway. The course runs along a creek, beside two lakes, and is lined with trees. Elevation change is minimal; each loop includes a small hill near the loop end.
Loop counts by distance: marathon 9, half marathon 5, 50K 11, 10K 2, 5K 1. The event provides a midpoint aid station with water, sports drink, and gels; GU gels and Tailwind fuel are available for half, marathon, and ultra participants. Tables near the start allow athletes to stage personal hydration and nutrition. The venue has over 400 parking spaces and multiple spectator viewing points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.