Marathon Guide

Horse Capital Marathon

Horse Capital Marathon rolls through more than 50 working farms outside Lexington, turning Kentucky's Bluegrass country roads into a scenic full.

Next race2027 date TBD
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationLexington, Kentucky
Boston qualifierNo

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Quick facts

  • Road marathon through Kentucky horse country
  • More than 50 working farms along the route
  • Rolling Bluegrass terrain
  • Six-hour full-marathon limit

About the Horse Capital Marathon

Lexington's horse country is the point of this marathon, not just a backdrop. The full shares race day with a half but follows its own long tour of working farms and rural Bluegrass roads.

Course

Rolling pavement passes more than 50 horse farms around Lexington. Frequent rises discourage rigid pace targets, while long rural stretches and a six-hour limit reward steady effort.

Race-day weather

April in central Kentucky can be cool and damp or warm quickly under sun. Rain, wind and pollen are common spring variables on exposed farm roads.

Past Horse Capital Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Saturday, April 11, 2026CompletedOpen results

Horse Capital Marathon FAQ

When is the Horse Capital Marathon?

We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Horse Capital Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

How do I register for the Horse Capital Marathon?

Registration for the 2027 Horse Capital Marathon has not been posted yet.

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