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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12k | Other | Oct 11, 20267:45 AM | $75$80 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 12k - NO SHIRT | Other | Oct 11, 20267:45 AM | $65$70 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 11, 20267:45 AM | $47.50$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5k - NO SHIRT | 5K | Oct 11, 20267:45 AM | $37.50$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| HALF MARATHON | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20267:45 AM | $110$125 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| HALF MARATHON - NO SHIRT | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20267:45 AM | $100$115 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| HALF MARATHON - WHEELCHAIR | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20267:45 AM | $110$125 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 12kVirtual | Other | Oct 11, 2026 | $80 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Oct 11, 2026 | $50 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 2026 | $100 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $80 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $110, entry is about 69 percent above a typical half marathon in Kentucky, which costs $65 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Kentucky runs 2:18:07, about 10:32 a mile, based on 26 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:06 and men in 2:07:05.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:42 AM, and the 12k starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
S Brand St, Midway, KY 40347
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 HALF MARATHON, the fastest tenth finished in 1:37:55 or better, the top quarter in 1:51:39, and half the field in 2:05:46; the last tenth came in after 2:42:10.
At the 2025 12k, the fastest tenth finished in 1:01:35 or better, the top quarter in 1:07:18, and half the field in 1:16:36; the last tenth came in after 1:37:24.
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 30:48 or better, the top quarter in 33:16, and half the field in 38:57; the last tenth came in after 55:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:36:41 | 1:36:24 |
| 30-39 | 1:45:15 | 1:24:02 |
| 40-49 | 1:55:03 | 1:28:08 |
| 50-59 | 2:06:01 | 1:43:47 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:08:56 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:08:24 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 68 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 232 to 387 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:07:48 to 2:05:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 387 (+6%) | 2:05:46 | under 1:37:55 | 1:13:51 |
| 2024 | 366 (+18%) | 2:08:55 | under 1:37:50 | 1:10:29 |
| 2023 | 311 (+83%) | 2:04:27 | under 1:40:27 | 1:08:26 |
| 2022 | 170 (-27%) | 2:04:41 | under 1:33:08 | 1:06:59 |
| 2021 | 232 | 2:07:48 | under 1:40:36 | 1:11:00 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Kentucky half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:51:39, against 1:57:44 in a typical Kentucky half marathon, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
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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