Celebrating its 10th annual event, the Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon invites participants to "run with the horses" in Lexington on April 12, 2025. The race course is renowned for its beauty, taking runners past more than 50 Central Kentucky horse farms, ensuring they're never out of sight of these iconic landscapes. Organized by the Kentucky Horse Park, the event offers both marathon and half marathon distances, catering to a wide range of runners. Participants can expect a unique experience that showcases the equestrian heritage of the region.
Races
Marathon
Half Marathon
Race Date:
12 April, 2025
The Horse Capital Marathon offers runners a scenic 42.2-kilometer course with a 448-meter elevation gain through the picturesque horse farms of Lexington, Kentucky. Known for its rolling hills and scenic routes, this marathon provides a unique blend of challenge and charm in the heart of horse country.
Race Date:
12 April, 2025
The Horse Capital Half Marathon takes runners through 21.1 kilometers of Lexington’s iconic horse country, featuring a 203-meter elevation gain. This half marathon combines rolling hills, historic scenery, and a supportive race day atmosphere, making it a memorable experience for all participants.
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FAQs
What is the Horse Capital Marathon?
How long is the Horse Capital Marathon?
Where does the Horse Capital Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Horse Capital Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Horse Capital Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Horse Capital Marathon?
The Horse Capital Marathon offers runners a scenic 42.2-kilometer course with a 448-meter elevation gain through the picturesque horse farms of Lexington, Kentucky. Known for its rolling hills and scenic routes, this marathon provides a unique blend of challenge and charm in the heart of horse country.
The Horse Capital Marathon is 42km long.
The Horse Capital Marathon takes place in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
The Horse Capital Marathon elevation gain is 448 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Horse Capital Marathon?
The Horse Capital Marathon offers runners a scenic 42.2-kilometer course with a 448-meter elevation gain through the picturesque horse farms of Lexington, Kentucky. Known for its rolling hills and scenic routes, this marathon provides a unique blend of challenge and charm in the heart of horse country.
How long is the Horse Capital Marathon?
The Horse Capital Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Horse Capital Marathon take place?
The Horse Capital Marathon takes place in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Horse Capital Marathon?
The Horse Capital Marathon elevation gain is 448 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Horse Capital Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Horse Capital Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Horse Capital Half Marathon?
How long is the Horse Capital Half Marathon?
Where does the Horse Capital Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Horse Capital Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Horse Capital Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Horse Capital Half Marathon?
The Horse Capital Half Marathon takes runners through 21.1 kilometers of Lexington’s iconic horse country, featuring a 203-meter elevation gain. This half marathon combines rolling hills, historic scenery, and a supportive race day atmosphere, making it a memorable experience for all participants.
The Horse Capital Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Horse Capital Half Marathon takes place in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
The Horse Capital Half Marathon elevation gain is 203 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Horse Capital Half Marathon?
The Horse Capital Half Marathon takes runners through 21.1 kilometers of Lexington’s iconic horse country, featuring a 203-meter elevation gain. This half marathon combines rolling hills, historic scenery, and a supportive race day atmosphere, making it a memorable experience for all participants.
How long is the Horse Capital Half Marathon?
The Horse Capital Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Horse Capital Half Marathon take place?
The Horse Capital Half Marathon takes place in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Horse Capital Half Marathon?
The Horse Capital Half Marathon elevation gain is 203 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Horse Capital Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Horse Capital Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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