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Horse Capital Marathon

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Race Day Weather

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53°at start
67° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool start, warming trend ahead

Runners will face temperatures starting at 55°F and rising to 70°F by the finish. With average humidity at 72% and a light wind from the NE at 6 mph, hydration should be a priority. Adjusting pace to account for the warming trend will help maintain endurance throughout the race.

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Race Info

Come "Run With The Horses" and Celebrate the Arrival of Spring in the Heart of The Bluegrass! Run on one of the most beautiful marathon/half marathon courses in the United States, passing over 50 Central Kentucky horse farms. You will never be out of sight of a horse farm! Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Horse Capital Marathon?

The 2026 Horse Capital Marathon will be held on Saturday April 11, 2026.

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 2026 Horse Capital Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 70°F and a low of 53°F with a 3% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 8 years of data
Avg Temp
64°F
L:53° H:65°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
38%
3 of 8 yrs
Wind12mph
Dew49°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
clear-day
33°/51°-
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2024
clear-day
47°/64°-
8
2023
clear-day
56°/74°-
8
2022
cloudy
37°/40°Light
5
2021
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61°/66°Light
7
2019
clear-day
69°/84°-
7
2018
cloudy
67°/74°Light
7
2017
clear-day
52°/68°-
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