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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Mon October 6 - Mon October 20 2025
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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Mon October 6 - Mon October 20, 2025 Midway, KY 40347 US Directions
Presented by John's Run/Walk Shop and held in conjunction with the world famous Midway Fall Festival.
Race benefits Cops for Kids, The Midway Ministerial Association, and Special Olympics Kentucky.
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Events

HALF MARATHON

$95 10/12 7:45AM EDT - 10:49AM EDT Price increases after July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 8+.
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HALF MARATHON - WHEELCHAIR

$95 10/12 7:45AM EDT - 10:49AM EDT Price increases after July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
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12k

$65 10/12 7:45AM EDT - 10:04AM EDT Price increases after July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 8+.
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5K

$45 10/12 7:45AM EDT - 10:04AM EDT Price increases after August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
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Virtual Half Marathon

$90 Price increases after July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
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Virtual 12k

$65 Price increases after July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
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Virtual 5k

$45 Price increases after August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
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Place

S Brand St
Midway, KY US 40347

Description

We invite you to join us in Midway this fall for the 16th annual Iron Horse Half Marathon and 9th annual Iron Horse 12k!

We want to make your race day special by providing the following race amenities:

  • Technical running shirt with custom Iron Horse artwork
  • Suitable for framing Iron Horse poster by local artist Cricket Press
  • Personalized bibs
  • Age group awards
  • Free unlimited downloading of all race photos after the race
  • Free custom 13.1 and 12k sticker to all participants
  • And finally, one HUGE finisher medal!

*Packet Pick Up*

Packet Pick up will be available from our Chevy Chase Store on 317 S. Ashland Ave, Lexington from:
Monday 10/6 - Friday 10/10: 10am-8pm
Saturday 10/11: 10am - 6pm

Running with a friend? You can pick up their packet and save them a trip!
**we will not have day of pick up, please plan accordingly**

 

For additional race day information, course maps, and more click HERE

Race Contact Info

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Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.ironhorsehalfmarathon.com/.

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