The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- S Brand St, Midway, KY
- Distance
- HALF MARATHON · HALF MARATHON - NO SHIRT · HALF MARATHON - WHEELCHAIR & more
From the Organizer
We invite you to join us in Midway this fall for the 17th annual Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10th annual Iron Horse 12k, and 2nd 5k!
We want to make your race day special by providing the following race amenities:
- Technical running shirt with custom Iron Horse artwork
- Suitable for framing Iron Horse poster by local artist Cricket Press
- Personalized bibs
- Age group awards
- Free unlimited downloading of all race photos after the race
- Free custom 13.1 and 12k sticker to all participants
- And finally, one HUGE finisher medal!
*Pre- Race Deadlines & Events*
- Bib Transfers: 9/28
- Event Transfer (In-Person Races): 9/28
- Switch to Virtual Events: 10/4
- 2027 Deferrals: 10/9
- NEW for 2026: Official shake out run on Saturday October 10th at 9:30am from John's Run/Walk Shop 317 S. Ashland Ave
*Packet Pick Up Dates & Locations*
Wednesday October 7: 10am - 7pm at John's Run/Walk Shop, 3090 Helmsdale Place.
Thursday October 8th: 10am -7pm at John's Run/Walk Shop, 3575 Palomar Center Drive.
Friday 9th & Saturday 10th: 10am - 6pm at John's Run/Walk Shop, 317 S. Ashland Ave.
Running with a friend? You can pick up their packet and save them a trip!
Live out of town? Don't worry! There is packet shipping available. This can be managed in your "Add-ons" on RunSignUp.*
*Please note the packet shipping option will have a deadline in order to get all items mailed in time prior to the race.
**we will not have day of pick up, please plan accordingly**
For additional race day information, and more click HERE
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k?
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k is a running event held in Midway, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Midway, KY at S Brand St, Midway, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k
Oct 11, 2026