The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Race Date

Oct 11, 2026

Location

Midway, KY

The Experience

We invite you to join us in Midway this fall for the 17th annual Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10th annual Iron Horse 12k, and 2nd 5k! We want to make your race day special by providing the following race amenities: Technical running shirt with custom Iron Horse artworkSuitable for framing Iron Horse poster by local artist Cricket PressPersonalized bibsAge group awardsFree unlimited downloading of all race photos after the raceFree custom 13.1 and 12k sticker to all participantsAnd finally, one HUGE finisher medal!   *Pre- Race Deadlines & Events*

Bib Transfers: 9/28Event Transfer (In-Person Races): 9/28Switch to Virtual Events: 10/42027 Deferrals: 10/9NEW for 2026: Official shake out run on Saturday October 10th at 9:30am from John's Run/Walk Shop 317 S. Ashland Ave   *Packet Pick Up Dates & Locations*

Wednesday October 7: 10am - 7pm at John's Run/Walk Shop, 3090 Helmsdale Place.  Thursday October 8th: 10am -7pm at John's Run/Walk Shop, 3575 Palomar Center Drive. Friday 9th & Saturday 10th: 10am - 6pm at John's Run/Walk Shop, 317 S. Ashland Ave.   Running with a friend? You can pick up their packet and save them a trip! Live out of town? Don't worry! There is packet shipping available. This can be managed in your "Add-ons" on RunSignUp.* *Please note the packet shipping option will have a deadline in order to get all items mailed in time prior to the race. 

**we will not have day of pick up, please plan accordingly** COURSE MAP For additional race day information, and more click HERE

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Start Time

7:45 AM

Giveaway

Iron Horse Technical Shirt

Start Location

S Brand St, Midway, KY, 40347

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

13.1 Miles12K5K

Historical Performance

Median Finish

1:29:46

6:51/mi

Winning Time

1:29:46

6:51/mi

Finishers (2025)

2

States Represented

1 / 50

Finish Time Distribution

1:252:50

FASTER 25%

1:29:46

MEDIAN

1:29:46

SLOWER 25%

1:48:27

Average runner age: 57

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

51°

Afternoon (High)

71°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

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