Kentucky · Half Marathon · 12K · 5K
The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K
The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K is a half marathon, 12K and 5K event held in Midway, Kentucky. It was last held on October 11, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,800 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Midway, KY
- Field size
- ~1,800 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 11, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Midway, Kentucky
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 12K, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,800 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills (horse-farm country roads)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- ironhorsehalfmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:45 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K
A scenic fall half marathon, 12K and 5K starting in the historic railroad town of Midway and winding through Woodford County's Bluegrass horse farms.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 17th annual half marathon in 2026; USATF-certified; popular fall destination race through Woodford County horse country; benefits Special Olympics Kentucky and local charities
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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K: common questions
- When is the The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K held?
- In Midway, Kentucky.
- What distances does the The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon, 12K and 5K.
- How many people run the The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K?
- About 1,800 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open.
- What time does the The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K start?
- 7:45 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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