If you’re curious as to what the race name means, you’ll be surprised to know that it’s quite literally a race between man and horse. The 39th Man Against Horse Race is an annual tradition that was spurred by a bar bet made back in 1983 whereby participants compete to cross the finish line, whether in a 50mi, 25mi, or half marathon course, before the horse does. Strenuous but flat, the half marathon portion of the Man against horse race is truly one for the books. Taking runners through Prescott, Arizona’s spectacular open landscapes, participants can expect to traverse through grazelands, rolling mountain backdrops, wooded forests, and if you’re lucky, get to experience the most beautiful sunrise you ever did see. For those who might be fans of the hit television show “Yellstone”, this event will surely make you feel like an extra in the cast!
Man Against Horse Race 50M, 25M, & Half Marathon
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With a mix of trail, road, and mountainous terrain in the backlands of Arizona,, this course isn’t your typical half marathon course with notable street names and landmarks. Rather, it’s a daunting race against the clock (or in this case, the horse) mapped out only by coordinates. One thing that’s certain, however, is that it’s a looping course that’ll bring all runners back to where they started; that’s if they meet the cut-off time… With awards given to both the top horse and runner, along with secondary awards provided to the top 10, this race is truly a competition between Man (or woman) and horse. Fitting to the race theme, all finisher’s will also be awarded with a finisher’s buckle (that’s right, a buckle… Not a medal). Finally, for those concerned about staying fueled, several aid stations can be expected throughout, stocked with your favorite snacks and beverages.
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With a mix of trail, road, and mountainous terrain in the backlands of Arizona,, this course isn’t your typical half marathon course with notable street names and landmarks. Rather, it’s a daunting race against the clock (or in this case, the horse) mapped out only by coordinates. One thing that’s certain, however, is that it’s a looping course that’ll bring all runners back to where they started; that’s if they meet the cut-off time… With awards given to both the top horse and runner, along with secondary awards provided to the top 10, this race is truly a competition between Man (or woman) and horse. Fitting to the race theme, all finisher’s will also be awarded with a finisher’s buckle (that’s right, a buckle… Not a medal). Finally, for those concerned about staying fueled, several aid stations can be expected throughout, stocked with your favorite snacks and beverages.
