Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon

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 FarmsLong sleeved performance/tech shirtsCustom finisher's medalsKentucky Horse Country inspired awardsPost Race StretchingFree Race Photos - 2 Photographers17 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/FinishVirtual 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