The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K vs The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K or The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K | The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 43/100 | 43/100 |
| Conditions | 48/100 | 48/100 |
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K | The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Midway, Kentucky | Midway, Kentucky |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 12 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Countryside, Historic, Riverside | Countryside, Historic, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 1:45:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
- Midway, Kentucky
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
- Midway, Kentucky
Actual distance
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
- 5 km
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
- 12 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
- Held
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
- Not held
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
- Not held
Terrain
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
- Road
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
- Road
Scenery
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
- Countryside, Historic, Riverside
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
- Countryside, Historic, Riverside
Atmosphere
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
- Community, Scenic Tour
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
- Community, Scenic Tour
Cutoff
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
- Unavailable
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
- 1:45:00
Entry model
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k 5K
- Open
- The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.