The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Sun October 11, 2026

Midway, KY 40347 US

Presented by John's Run/Walk Shop and held in conjunction with the world famous Midway Fall Festival. Race benefits Cops for Kids, The Midway Ministerial Association, and Special Olympics Kentucky.

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
• 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
• One HUGE finisher medal!

Pre-Race Deadlines:
Bib Transfers: 9/28
Event Transfer (In-Person Races): 9/28
Switch to Virtual Events: 10/4
2027 Deferrals: 10/9

Packet Pick Up:
Packet pick up will be available from our John's Run/Walk Shop Locations on the following days: Monday 10/5 & Tuesday 10/6 at Palomar. Wednesday 10/7 through Saturday 10/10 at 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**

For additional race day information, and more click HERE