Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 201 E Main St., Stanford, KY
- Distance
- Wilderness Road Marathon · Wilderness Road Half Marathon · Wilderness Road 10K
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danville, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stanford, KY
Elevation
992 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 72 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 201 E Main St., Stanford, KY
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC?
- Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC is a running race held in Stanford, Kentucky on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Stanford, Kentucky at 201 E Main St., Stanford, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC
Sep 20, 2026