Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Stanford, Kentucky
- Price $50.00 - $108.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K, taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the charming town of Stanford, Lincoln. This unique event celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the USA while honoring the valiant heroes of the United States Marine Corps. Runners will traverse the Historic Wilderness Road, immersing themselves in the rich history of the area, including the legacy of Fort Logan and the remarkable figures like Isaac Shelby and William Whitley.
Participants will enjoy a scenic out-and-back course that starts and finishes in downtown Stanford, KY, where history meets modern-day celebration. With the event capped at just 250 participants, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an intimate gathering that pays tribute to our nation's past and its brave defenders. Join us for this special occasion that combines history, community spirit, and the thrill of racing through the beautiful landscapes of Kentucky!
Participants will enjoy a scenic out-and-back course that starts and finishes in downtown Stanford, KY, where history meets modern-day celebration. With the event capped at just 250 participants, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an intimate gathering that pays tribute to our nation's past and its brave defenders. Join us for this special occasion that combines history, community spirit, and the thrill of racing through the beautiful landscapes of Kentucky!
Organiser's Description
Please join us for the Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K. These races are a one of a kind event along the Historic Wilderness Road and this year we are celebrating the 250th Anniversary of our country, as well as, honoring the United States Marine Corp. These races 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. We are honoring the United States Marine Corp this year as Lincoln County was the home of Anthony Gale, the 4th Commandant of the USMC. 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 our county's 250th Anniversary while we honor the brave men and women of the USMC. The event will be capped at 250 participants total.
Races
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Wilderness Road Marathon
Incl. $8.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$108.00
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Wilderness Road Half Marathon
Incl. $6.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$86.80
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Wilderness Road 10K
Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$50.00
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