Wilderness Road Marathon and Half Marathon
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Stanford, Kentucky
- Price $81.50 - $102.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Wilderness Road Marathon and Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the charming town of Stanford, Lincoln. This unique race, set along the Historic Wilderness Road, invites participants to embark on a journey back in time, tracing the footsteps of iconic figures like Isaac Shelby and William Whitley. Runners will enjoy an out-and-back course that begins and ends in downtown Stanford, all while celebrating the town's 250th Anniversary.
With distances for both marathon and half marathon enthusiasts, this inaugural event promises a vibrant atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Not only will you be part of a historic celebration, but your participation will also support the William Whitley House Endowment. Please note that the event is capped at just 250 runners, making it a truly exclusive opportunity to experience the rich heritage of the Wilderness Road. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of fun, history, and camaraderie!
With distances for both marathon and half marathon enthusiasts, this inaugural event promises a vibrant atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Not only will you be part of a historic celebration, but your participation will also support the William Whitley House Endowment. Please note that the event is capped at just 250 runners, making it a truly exclusive opportunity to experience the rich heritage of the Wilderness Road. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of fun, history, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
The Wilderness Road Marathon and Half Marathon is one of a kind race along the Historic Wilderness Road. This race will take you back in time to the establishment of Fort Logan and the nation's expansion west of the Alleghany Mountains. Runners will follow in the footsteps of Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky and William Whitley, the owner of the first brick house west of the Alleghany Mountains. William Whitley shook the world when he ran all of the horse races on his property counter clockwise. This was in the direct opposition the British custom of racing horses clockwise. Now in North America all Nascar, track and field and horse racing, etc. run their races counter clockwise. Proceeds from the event will benefit the William Whitley House Endowment. The out and back course will start and finish in downtown Stanford, KY. Join us in celebrating Stanford's 250th Anniversary at this Inaugural event and the roll it played along the Wilderness Road. The races will be capped at 250 runners total.
Wilderness Road Marathon and Half Marathon
