Pony Express Half Marathon & 5K

🏃‍♂️ Pony Express Half Marathon & 5K

Join us for the 7th annual Pony Express Half Marathon & 5K on September 6, 2025! It will be held in conjunction with the annual Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash (120 mile bike race) that begins and ends in historic downtown Marysville.

🌳 Scenic Route

• Beautiful Course: This race offers runners an opportunity to run through the paved and brick streets of Marysville as well as portions of the beautiful Blue River Rail Trail.
• Trail Details: This scenic trail begins in downtown Marysville and is located on a retired railroad bed alongside the Big Blue River.
• Varying Landscapes: As the trail navigates through varying landscapes, runners will cross multiple bridges and have beautiful views of limestone outcrops, grass-covered bluffs, and open farm fields.
• Aid Stations: Periodic water stations and aid stations will be located along the route.

⏳ Race Timing

• Start Times: Both races will be timed. The half marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m. at 7th & Broadway in downtown Marysville, followed by the 5K Run at 8:15 a.m.
• Race Kit: Each runner will receive a race t-shirt and half marathon runners will receive a finisher medal.
• Awards: Top overall winners will receive awards following the races.
• Registration Deadline: The deadline to register is August 31st at 11pm.

🎉 Event Activities

• Community Fun: But the fun won't stop there! Throughout the day there will be various activities in downtown Marysville.
• Bike Race: Cheer on the bicyclists in the Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash as they depart at 7:30 a.m. and as they make their way back to Marysville throughout the day.
• Food & Drink: And of course, food and drink will be abundant.
• Stay Updated: Please follow us on Facebook to keep updated on the races and the other events in downtown Marysville that day.

💻 Virtual Race Option

Once again this year - Virtual race option!! We are excited to announce that we have opened up a virtual category. Run your race anytime between August 31st and September 15th, email us your time and distance, and we will mail you your race t-shirt and half-marathon finisher medal. Virtual runners are not eligible for overall awards.

📅 Registration Information

• Shirt Guarantee: To be guaranteed a shirt, please register before August 26th at 5pm.
• No Same Day Registration: There will be NO same day registration and NO refunds.
• Contact Us: If you have questions, please use the questions box below or leave a message on our Facebook Page.
• Charity Benefit: All proceeds from this event will benefit St. Gregory the Great Catholic School PTO.

🌍 More Information

For more details, please visit our race page: Pony Express Half Marathon & 5K.