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Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC

Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC

Stanford, United States of America · Sunday 20 September 2026

Official WebsiteRoadHalf Marathon

Please join us for the Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K. These races are a one of a kind event along the Historic Wilderness Road and this year we are celebrating the 250th Anniversary of our country, as well as, honoring the United States Marine Corp. These races will take you back in time to the establishment of Fort Logan and the nation s expansion west of the Alleghany Mountains. Runners will follow in the footsteps of Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky and William Whitley, the owner of the first brick house west of the Alleghany Mountains. William Whitley shook the world when he ran all of the horse races on his property counter clockwise. This was in the direct opposition the British custom of racing horses clockwise. Now in North America all Nascar, track and field and horse racing, etc. run their races counter clockwise. We are honoring the United States Marine Corp this year as Lincoln County was the home of Anthony Gale, the 4th Commandant of the USMC. Proceeds from the event will benefit the William Whitley House Endowment. The out and back course will start and finish in downtown Stanford, KY. Join us in celebrating our county s 250th Anniversary while we honor the brave men and women of the USMC. The event will be capped at 250 participants total.

Difficulty Calculator

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Adjusted Time

1:46:39

Moderate Difficulty

Time difference: +1.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.

Course Details

Elevation Gain0m
Elevation High0m
Elevation Low0m

Weather Forecast

High30°C
Low19°C
Chance of Rain2%

How hard is Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC?

We don't yet have verified elevation data for this course, so we can't rate its difficulty against other half marathons. Our data pipeline backfills course elevation continuously - check back soon.

Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC 2026 Course Analysis

Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC is a half marathon held in Stanford, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 20 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total climbing, with its high point near 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC website.

Elevation Profile

This is a very flat course, with only 0m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.

Expected Race Day Weather

Based on historical weather data for September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 19°C and 30°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (2%), so dry conditions are likely.

Surface Type: Road

Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.

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