Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon – Lexington, KY 2026
Date
April 11, 2026
Location
Lexington, KY
Venue
Kentucky Horse Park Campground
Start Time
7:30 AM
Events
Marathon, Half Marathon, Race Volunteer, Virtual Runner/Walker
Includes
Long Sleeved Performance/Tech T-Shirt
Come Run With The Horses in Lexington in our 11th Annual Horse Cap! Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 , for the 11th 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 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% bein
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