Horse Capital Marathon

Lexington, KY, USA · April 10, 2027

47°·65° high·Light·Dry

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Race Day Weather

47°at start

67° high

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Cool start, warming trend ahead

Runners will face a temperature rise from 47°F at the start to 66°F by the end, with light winds from the SSW at 8 mph. Humidity will be moderate at 58%, providing a comfortable race environment despite a 25% chance of light rain. Runners should start conservatively and adjust their pace as temperatures increase.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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Race Info

The Horse Capital Marathon and Half Marathon is held each April in Lexington, Kentucky, starting and finishing at the Kentucky Horse Park. The 26.2-mile marathon route runs on rural Central Kentucky roads and the Legacy Trail, passing more than 50 horse farms, with a six-hour time limit. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles on the same course. Source

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When is the 2027 Horse Capital Marathon?

The 2027 Horse Capital Marathon will be held on Saturday April 10, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Horse Capital Marathon?

The time limit for the Horse Capital Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Horse Capital Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 68°F and a low of 47°F with a 11% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 9 years of data

Avg Temp

64°F

L:53° H:65°

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Rain Freq

33%

3 of 9 yrs

Wind12mph

Dew49°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Horse Capital Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	54°/61°	-	51°
2025 Horse Capital Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	33°/51°	-	31°
2024 Horse Capital Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	47°/64°	-	39°
2023 Horse Capital Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	56°/74°	-	54°
2022 Horse Capital Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2022	37°/40°	Light	33°
2021 Horse Capital Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with rain. 2021	61°/66°	Light	56°
2019 Horse Capital Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	69°/84°	-	62°
2018 Horse Capital Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2018	67°/74°	Light	66°
2017 Horse Capital Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	52°/68°	-	50°

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