Horse Capital’s campground entrance and revised final miles
The campground entrance is different from the main Kentucky Horse Park entrance on Iron Works Parkway. Save the race-specific address before leaving and use the organizer’s access instructions. A general search for the Horse Park can direct you away from the actual start.
The detailed route update describes country-road out-and-backs followed by the longer Legacy Trail section. This is more useful than the older summary saying nearly the entire course is on rural roads. Obtain the final map and follow the full-marathon split near the start area; the half marathon finishes earlier.
The six-hour limit runs from the shared 07:30 start to 13:30. Include station stops in your assessment of whether the course fits your current readiness. Rolling terrain and the final long out-and-back can affect pacing even when conditions are good, so avoid making the first road section an effort you cannot sustain.
Thursday and Friday collection is at J&H Outdoors on Moore Drive. Race-morning collection from 06:00–07:15 at the campground is reserved for out-of-town and out-of-state runners in the published instructions. Choose an eligible slot and leave time to get to the line. The aid description lists water and electrolyte drink at 19 stations, with food at selected later stops; do not assume every station has the same supplies. Confirm the final products and use familiar alternatives if needed. Nearby hotels are listed for convenience, but the organizer says it has no room blocks during Keeneland’s April racing season. Arrange accommodation independently and retain your booking. Recheck the final participant message for route revisions, access and collection before travelling.
Confirmed race date
Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon: April 10, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.