RYR Endurance Race Weekend
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Event overview
The RYR Endurance Race Weekend takes place November 15-16, 2025 in Owensboro, KY at Horse Fork Creek Park (3005 Fairview Drive). The weekend includes multiple race options: a marathon (two versions), a half marathon, an ultra 50K, a 10K and a 5K. Both marathon courses are USATF certified and listed as Boston qualifiers. One marathon is a casual event with a 9-hour time limit; the other is a competitive marathon with a 5-hour time limit. Every participant receives a race shirt and all finishers receive a large medal. All proceeds will be donated to the Wendell Foster Center.
- Marathon : 9 loops
- Half marathon : 5 loops
- Ultra (50K) : 11 loops
- 10K : 2 loops
- 5K : 1 loop
Course, services and logistics
All races use a multi-loop out-and-back course on an asphalt greenway with minimal elevation change. The route runs along a creek, beside two lakes and is lined with trees. The start and finish are adjacent to parking at Horse Fork Creek Park; the park has over 400 parking spaces and no gear check is needed. The event offers a self-service staging area for personal bottles and nutrition, plus supported aid stations with water, sports drink and gels. Gu gels and Tailwind Endurance Fuel are available for the half marathon, marathon and 50K. The course layout is spectator friendly with frequent places to see athletes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.