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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
S Brand St, Midway KY
Half · 12K · 5K
52–71°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
48–70°F
dry
2024
45–70°F
dry
2023
43–68°F
dry
2022
46–74°F
dry
2021
63–80°F
dry
2020
62–67°F
rain
2019
57–76°F
dry
2018
50–71°F
rain
2017
59–72°F
rain
2016
50–74°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
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!
Race Amenities
- Technical running shirt: with custom Iron Horse artwork
- Iron Horse poster: suitable for framing by local artist Cricket Press
- Personalized bibs: to commemorate your race
- Age group awards: recognize top performers
- Free race photos: unlimited downloading after the race
- Custom stickers: 13.1 and 12k stickers for all participants
- Finisher medal: 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 9:30 AM from John's Run/Walk Shop 317 S. Ashland Ave
Packet Pick Up Dates & Locations
- Wednesday, October 7: 10 AM - 7 PM at John's Run/Walk Shop, 3090 Helmsdale Place
- Thursday, October 8: 10 AM - 7 PM at John's Run/Walk Shop, 3575 Palomar Center Drive
- Friday 9 & Saturday 10: 10 AM - 6 PM 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.
Course Map
Additional Information
For additional race day information, and more click HERE.
Date: October 11, 2026
Location: S Brand St, Midway, KY
URL: Iron Horse Half Marathon
Course map
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