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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Midway, Kentucky2,000 spots
Entry from
$40
Days to go
5

At a glance

Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Midway, Kentucky
Distances
Half Marathon, 12K, 5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 9, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
ironhorsehalfmarathon.com
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RunSignUp
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

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**

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Key dates

Registration opens

Jan 1, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Feb 28, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Apr 30, 2026

Tier 2 ends

May 31, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Jun 30, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Jul 31, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Aug 31, 2026

Tier 4 ends

Aug 31, 2026

Tier 4 ends

Sep 30, 2026

Tier 5 ends

Sep 30, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 9, 2026

3d

Tier 5 ends

Oct 9, 2026

3d

Tier 4 ends

Oct 9, 2026

3d

Tier 6 ends

Oct 9, 2026

3d

Race day

Oct 11, 2026

5d

Pricing

HALF MARATHON

Tier 6, until Oct 9, 2026

$125

HALF MARATHON - WHEELCHAIR

Tier 6, until Oct 9, 2026

$125

HALF MARATHON - NO SHIRT

Tier 6, until Oct 9, 2026

$115

Virtual Half Marathon

Tier 5, until Oct 9, 2026

$100

12k

Tier 6, until Oct 9, 2026

$80

Virtual 12k

Tier 5, until Oct 9, 2026

$80

12k - NO SHIRT

Tier 6, until Oct 9, 2026

$70

5K

Tier 5, until Oct 9, 2026

$50

Virtual 5k

Tier 4, until Oct 9, 2026

$50

5k - NO SHIRT

Tier 5, until Oct 9, 2026

$40

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