We make it a goal of our race to support elite athletes. Elite comp entries are still valid for 2024.
Prize Money for the half marathon only (not the 12k) for 2024 is as follows:
1st Place Male and Female – $300
2nd Place Male and Female – $150
3rd Place Male and Female – $75
*Race records- Antonio Marchi 1:06:58 (2022) and Katy Presley 1:14:11 (2022)
*In order to promote distance running in the region, only American citizens and/or residents of Central Kentucky (Fayette County and directly bordering counties) will be eligible for prize money.
Athletes meeting the criteria below are eligible for a comp entry to the Iron Horse Half Marathon (no free 12k entries will be given based on elite standards):
Men- 1:15:00 or faster half marathon within past 12 months
Women- 1:30:00 or faster half marathon within past 12 months
If you are interested in a comp entry, please email info@ironhorsehalfmarathon.com with your name and a link to the results of your qualifying race.
No elite runner who is represented by someone who has had two or more athletes suspended for failing drug tests during the last four years will be allowed to enter.