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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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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 11
Rain likely · 58–64°F
Sunday, Oct 11starts near 58°F · 76% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph
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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