Man Against Horse 50Mi

Man Against Horse 50mi, 25mi, 1/2 Marathon

Man Against Horse is an annual endurance event held in Prescott, AZ that pairs runners with endurance horses and riders on shared trails. The event includes multiple distances and varied terrain across Mingus Mountain and surrounding areas.

• 50 miles: one large loop, mixed trails, summit Mingus Mountain
• 25 miles: shares first 17.5 miles with the 50 mile course
• Half marathon (13 miles): lollipop loop across Fain Ranch with rolling hills

The 50 mile course summits Mingus Mountain with a maximum elevation around 7,600 ft and features approximately 7,300 ft of ascent and 7,300 ft of descent. Trail surface on the longer courses is roughly 50% single track, 25% double track and 25% dirt roads. The 25 mile route follows the 50 mile course for about 17.5 miles before diverging and then rejoining for the final segment; it has roughly 3,300 ft gain and 3,300 ft loss.

The half marathon course mixes about 50% double track and 50% dirt roads, with approximately 800 ft gain and 800 ft loss, and offers views across Prescott Valley from Fain Ranch. On the 50 and 25 mile distances, runners and endurance horses compete on the same course at the same time. The half marathon and its intro ride start at separate times. Registration closes on Tue, Oct 13. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.