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 is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,800 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Midway, KY
- Field size
- ~1,800 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- 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
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.
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