Horse Capital Marathon

Lexington, KY, USAApril 11, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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48°
72° high
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Slight chance

Cool start, warming trend ahead

Runners will face a temperature rise from 49°F at the start to 72°F by the finish, with average humidity at 63% and a dew point of 47°F. A light headwind at 10 mph may be felt, but it should not significantly impact performance. Runners should consider starting conservatively as temperatures climb, adjusting their pace and hydration strategy accordingly.

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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 72°F and a low of 48°F with a 19% 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°-
8
2024
clear-day
47°/64°-
8
2023
clear-day
56°/74°-
8
2022
cloudy
37°/40°Light
5
2021
partly-cloudy-day
61°/66°Light
7
2019
clear-day
69°/84°-
7
2018
cloudy
67°/74°Light
7
2017
clear-day
52°/68°-
9