Man Against Horse 50Mi
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About the race
Man Against Horse Race in Prescott, Arizona is an endurance event scheduled for October 17, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options and running and riding formats on marked courses with available route maps and files.
The event includes these distances:
- 50 mile
- 25 mile
- Half Marathon
- Intro Ride
The race began in 1983 as a bar bet on Whiskey Row in Prescott. Awards include a perpetual Steel Cup for the best conditioned winner and buckles for 50 mile winners; a full list of awards is provided in the race manual.
Event activities span Friday and Saturday and include packet pickup and vet check for riders, runner packet pickup, a pre-race briefing, a kids fun run, race starts, a banquet with awards, and a final cutoff on Saturday. Course maps and route files are available online through route platforms and map services. Registration is offered online and by mail-in entry form. Live tracking and official results are provided during and after the event. The race supports local community giving and donates to local charities, including a Prescott ranch that works with rescued horses and programs for military and first responder families.
Location coordinates are listed for the Prescott area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
