Man Against Horse Race
Man Against Horse Race: a Prescott tradition since 1983, testing runners against the wild.
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Prescott, AZ
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- Prescott, Arizona
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50M, 25M
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
First run in 1983, the Man Against Horse Race in Prescott, Arizona, is a long-standing tradition born from a bar bet on Whiskey Row. This unique event challenges runners to test themselves against the rugged Arizona landscape.
The race offers multiple distances, including a half marathon, 25-mile, and 50-mile ultramarathon, drawing participants from across the region. The courses are known for their challenging terrain, set against the backdrop of Prescott's natural beauty.
Participants can expect a race that embodies a spirit of adventure and raw competition, a true test of endurance against the elements and the spirit of the wild.
Race-provided description
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Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
47%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Man Against Horse Race?
The Man Against Horse Race is held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Where does the Man Against Horse Race take place?
It takes place in Prescott, Arizona.
What distances does the Man Against Horse Race offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50M, 25M.
Is the Man Against Horse Race course flat and good for a PR?
The Man Against Horse Race is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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