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Horse Capital Marathon

Lexington, KY, USA · April 11, 2026

53°·61° high·Breezy·Dry

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53°at start

67° high

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Cool start, steady conditions

Runners will face a temperature range from 53°F at the start to a maximum of 63°F. With a light wind from the E and humidity at 82%, maintaining hydration will be crucial. Pacing should remain steady, as conditions are conducive to a strong performance throughout the race.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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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 68°F and a low of 53°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 8 years of data

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64°F

L:53° H:65°

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Rain Freq

38%

3 of 8 yrs

Wind12mph

Dew49°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
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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