11th Annual Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am UTC-04:00

Kentucky Horse Park Campground | Lexington

RaceRise
Publisher/HostRaceRise
11th Annual Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon
Advertisement
Come Run With The Horses in Lexington in our 11th Annual Horse Cap!
Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for the 11th Annual Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon. Run on one of the most beautiful marathon/half marathon courses in the United States, passing over 50 Central Kentucky horse farms. You will never be out of sight of a horse farm!
RACE FEATURES
Scenic country course passing by 50+ Central Kentucky Horse Farms
Long sleeved performance/tech shirts
Custom finisher's medals
Kentucky Horse Country inspired awards
Post Race Stretching
Free Race Photos - 2 Photographers
17 Hydration Stations serving water and electrolyte drink (8 stations on half)
Race Pacers (Thanks ForWord Running)
Convenient location to I-75/64 with 8 Hotels within 3 miles of Start/Finish
Virtual option for those who can't join the race in person
Our race will start at 7:30am from the Kentucky Horse Park Campground Area. A short section (beginning and end of the race) will be on the Legacy Trail with 98% being in scenic Central Kentucky country roads passing by 50+ Central Kentucky horse farms.
This race will be staged in Lexington, Kentucky, commonly referred to as the Horse Capital of the World. Our Marathon/Half Marathon will begin together at 7:30am and will have a 6-hour maximum duration (per our city permit). This means that those competing in the marathon must keep a 14 minute 30 second/mile pace or better to complete the race in time.
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kentucky Horse Park Campground, 3785 Campground Rd, Lexington, KY 40511-8930, United States

Tickets

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in Lexington

The American Rodeo Qualifier Tournament (Regionals) - Friday
Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 am The American Rodeo Qualifier Tournament (Regionals) - Friday

Kentucky Horse Park

Sal Vulcano
Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Sal Vulcano

Concert Hall at Singletary Center for the Arts

200HR Yoga Teacher Training Program
Sat, 11 Apr at 08:30 am 200HR Yoga Teacher Training Program

105 Dennis Drive, Lexington, KY

Sal Vulcano - Everything's Fine Tour
Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm Sal Vulcano - Everything's Fine Tour

405 Rose St, Lexington, KY, United States, Kentucky 40508

Bert Kreischer Lexington
Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm Bert Kreischer Lexington

Lexington, KY

Sal Vulcano
Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 pm Sal Vulcano

Singletary Center for the Arts

Lexington SC Women's Team vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC
Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Lexington SC Women's Team vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC

Lexington SC Stadium

Lexington is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Lexington Events