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Man Against Horse 50Mi

Prescott, United States • 18 Oct 2025

Man Against Horse Race takes place in Prescott, Arizona, offering 50-mile, 25-mile, and half-marathon courses where endurance runners share the same trails with horses. The 50-mile loop climbs Mingus Mountain to about 7,600 feet, with roughly 7,300 feet of ascent and descent, on a mix of single-track, double-track, and dirt roads. Competitors traverse grasslands, high desert, and pine forests at high elevation. The 25-mile route follows the first 17.5 miles with horses and runners before a shared final 6 miles; the half-marathon runs 13 miles. The event honors tradition, awards the Steel Cup to the top 50-mile horse, and supports local charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Prescott

Race information

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50 mi
7300 m+
50 Miles
25 mi
3300 m+
25 Miles
13 mi
800 m+
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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