2012 Date Coming Soon!
Race Info
Location: Midway, KY
Start Time: 8am EST
Course Info: The course is typical rolling Bluegrass countryside. The course will start and finish in Midway and will also pass through Midway at about the 6 mile point. The course will be closed to traffic. Because these are narrow public roads with no sidewalk and we're limited in the time we can keep them closed to traffic you will be required to keep a 14 minute per mile pace. This means you must be able to complete the race in 3:04 or less. If you cannot keep this 14 minute per mile pace by the 6 mile mark you will be asked to proceed to a finish area where you will still receive a finisher's award. If you are not keeping a 14 minute per mile pace and you choose to proceed beyond the 6 mile point of the course you should not expect any support (traffic control, water, sports drink, etc.) and you will not be covered by our insurance policy since you will not be obeying the rules for this race. We ask that you please don't put us in this position. Photographs taken along the course can be seen here and an approximate map of the course can be seen here.
Registration: Online registration can be done here. Refunds or carry overs to another year will not be accepted, but you can transfer your entry to another person for this year's race so long as it's done by August 15th. We will not handle any money transfers, that will be the responsibilty of the parties doing the transfer. We will simply change the runner info after the transfer has taken place. You will need to furnish proof of entry in the form of your email confirmation in order to complete the transfer. After August 15th we will not accept any transfers of entries for any reason. No race day registration.
Race Shirt: We will offer both men's and women's sizing in our shirts this year so please size accordingly when registering. It will once again be a long sleeve technical shirt with our new IHHM logo.
Packet Pick-Up: Packet pick-up will be at the following locations:
Thu - Oct 20 - John's Run/Walk Shop in Lexington from 12p-7p
Fri - Oct 21 - 815prime in Midway from 4p-7p
Sat - Oct 22 - 815prime in Midway from 12p-6p
Sun - Oct 23 - Day of packet pick-up will be on a case by case basis. Email info@ironhorsehalfmarathon.com if you need to use this service. Please try to take advantage of our packet pick-up on Thu, Fri and Sat.
Timing: The race will be chip timed by GHG Timing.
Course Aid: Water stops will be stationed approximately every 2 miles. Sports drink will be offered in the second half of the race. Port-a-johns and first aid will also be available along the course. Food and drink will be available at the finish area.
Parking: Parking is available on many of the public streets in Midway on a first come first served basis. The map below also highlights some alternate parking areas along with the start and finish areas. Runners and spectators, please be considerate of the churches in town when choosing where to park.
Awards: A diecast medal of the IHHM artwork will be given to every finisher. Overall and age group awards will be custom made pottery hand made by Kentucky Mudworks. Top 3 overall awards will be given to males and females. Top 3 awards will also be given to males and females in the following age groups: 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. This year we're also offering 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards to Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59) and Seniors (60+) for both men and women. Due to the fragile nature of the overall and age group awards we will not be able to mail them. If you think you've won an award please try to pick it up at the race site following the race.