Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon

  • Date Sat 12th April 2025
  • Time 6:00AM EDT
  • Location Lexington, Kentucky
  • Price Free - $111.55
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 10th Annual Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in beautiful Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky! This scenic race features two exhilarating distances: a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles), both winding through picturesque country roads and passing by over 50 iconic Central Kentucky horse farms. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant, you'll enjoy the stunning views and the camaraderie of fellow runners.

The race kicks off at 7:30 AM from the Kentucky Horse Park Campground Area, with a generous 6-hour time limit to complete the marathon. Participants will receive long-sleeved performance shirts, custom finisher's medals, and the chance to win Kentucky horse country-inspired awards. With 17 hydration stations and race pacers available, you'll be well-supported throughout your journey. Plus, there’s a virtual option for those who can't attend in person! Mark your calendars for this exhilarating spring event in the heart of the Horse Capital of the World, and join us in supporting Bluegrass Farms Charities, dedicated to serving the Thoroughbred community. Don’t miss out on this unique running experience!

Organiser's Description

COME RUN WITH THE HORSES IN LEXINGTON IN OUR 10TH ANNUAL HORSE CAP!

Join us on SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025, for the 10TH 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 MASSAGE/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.

PACKET PICKUP OPPORTUNITIES

* THURSDAY, 4/10 FROM 3-6PM at J&H Outdoors (189 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)
* FRIDAY, 4/11 FROM 2-6PM at J&H Outdoors (189 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)

* SATURDAY (RACE DAY), 4/12 FROM 6:15-7:15AM at the KY Horse Park Campground Area (race venue) - This PPU is only for out of town, out of state runners

Pick up for family/friends is fine and encouraged. The more that can pick up on Thursday/Friday the better. No credentials or ID necessary.

All in-person and virtual participants will receive a 10th Annual commemorative performance/technical shirts and finishers' medals and a run through a beautiful, rolling course through Horse County.

Our race benefits BLUEGRASS FARMS CHARITIES [https://www.bgfcky.org/] who are the "Heart & Hands of Thoroughbred Racing." Founded in 2003, Blue Grass Farms Charities is a unique 501(c)(3)nonprofit dedicated to providing health and human services to people working in Central Kentucky's Thoroughbred industry.

Also, please follow us on FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/horsecapitalmarathon]

MARATHON (26.2) ROUTE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1446605] (1260 elevation, 17 hydration stations)

HALF MARATHON (13.1) ROUTE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1472551] (570 elevation, 8 hydration stations)

HOTELS NEAR RACE VENUE There are 8-10 hotels located within 3 miles of the Kentucky Horse Park (Including Fairfield Inn, Embassy Suites, Marriott Griffin Gate Resort, GLo Hotel, La Quinta Inn, Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Residence Inn by Marriott). We do not have any room blocks with these hotels as it is horse racing season at Keeneland Race Track so the hotels don't enter into those arrangements in April. Here is a HOTEL LIST [https://hotelguides.com/kentucky/lexington-ky-north-hotels.html] of these hotels off I-64/i-75 most at Newtown Pike (Exit 115)

GPS ADDRESS FOR THE RACE: 3785 CAMPGROUND ROAD, LEXINGTON, KY 40511 (It is NOT 4089 Iron Works Parkway - This address will take you to the KY Horse Park). We are not holding the race inside of the KY Horse Park.

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $6.55 Fee & Performance/Tech T-Shirt

    Sat 12th April 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $111.55

    CLOSED
    Marathon (26.2 miles) on rolling, scenic country roads, passing some 50+ horse farms. Pace limit of 14 minute 30 second/mile (6 hour). All participants receive a commemorative performance/tech shirt and finisher's medal.
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.95 Fee & Performance/Tech T-Shirt

    Sat 12th April 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $100.95

    CLOSED
    Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on rolling, scenic country roads. Walkers welcomed for the half marathon. All participants receive a commemorative performance/tech shirt and finisher's medal.
  • Race Volunteer

    Incl. Performance/Tech T-Shirt

    Sat 12th April 2025 (6:00AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
    We have volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. If you aren't running, consider donating your time and energy to help make our race a great experience for our runners and walkers. Got a question about volunteering? Email [email protected]
  • Virtual Runner/Walker

    Incl. $3.85 Fee & Performance/Tech T-Shirt

    $63.85

    CLOSED
    An opportunity to participate virtually and earn your commemorative race shirt, bib and finisher's medal for doing either the half marathon or full marathon distance. We will mail your packet to you (shipping included in registration fee ($60). You'll have the opportunity to log your time or completion of your virtual Horse Cap 13.1 or 26.2 race online.

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Location

Kentucky Horse Park Campground, 3785 Campground Road, Lexington, 40511, KY, United States

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