Man Against Horse 50Mi

Man Against Horse Race, Prescott AZ, October 17, 2026

This event is the 42nd annual Man Against Horse Race where runners and endurance horses compete on the same courses at the same time for two of the distances. The races take place around Mingus Mountain and nearby Fain Ranch in Prescott, Arizona.

The main 50 mile course is a single large loop that summits Mingus Mountain, reaching a maximum elevation near 7,600 ft. The 50 mile route has approximately 7,300 ft of ascent and 7,300 ft of descent. Trail surfaces are mixed: about 50 percent single track, 25 percent double track and 25 percent dirt roads. The course passes through tall grasslands, high desert and ponderosa pine forest.

The 25 mile route follows the 50 mile course for the first 17.5 miles, then diverges for a couple of miles before reconnecting to share the final 6 miles to the finish. It has roughly 3,300 ft of ascent and 3,300 ft of descent and uses the same mix of trail types and terrain.

The half marathon is a 13 mile lollipop loop across Fain Ranch. Runners and riders start separately for this distance. The course is fairly smooth with gentle rolling hills, about 800 ft of ascent and 800 ft of descent, and a mix of double track and dirt roads. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.