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50 Mile/25 Mile/Half Marathon October 18th 2025

50 Mile/25 Mile/Half Marathon October 18th 202550 Mile/25 Mile/Half Marathon October 18th 202550 Mile/25 Mile/Half Marathon October 18th 2025
Online Registration
mail in entry forms

50 Mile/25 Mile/Half Marathon October 18th 2025

50 Mile/25 Mile/Half Marathon October 18th 202550 Mile/25 Mile/Half Marathon October 18th 202550 Mile/25 Mile/Half Marathon October 18th 2025
Online Registration
mail in entry forms

Race History

In 1983 Man against Horse began by a bar bet on Whiskey Row in Prescott Arizona between Gheral Brownlow and Cowboy Steve Rafters. Gheral bet Steve he could outrun his horse in race. 

Awards

The "Steel" Cup is our most prestigious award given out to the best conditioned 50 mile horse.

Image: 50 mile winners buckle

See race manual for full list of awards!

Event Schedule

Friday

Ride Packet Pickup & vet check for 25mi 50mi and Intro Riders / Runner packet pick up

3:00pm-6:00pm

Base Camp

Event Details

Friday

Ride Packet Pickup & vet check for 25mi 50mi and Intro Riders / Runner packet pick up

Pre-Race Briefing 7:00pm

3:00pm-6:00pm

Base Camp

Friday

Kids Free Fun Run

5:00pm

Base Camp

Event Details

Friday

Kids Free Fun Run

1/4 mile loop 4:30pm Check in 

5:00pm

Base Camp

Saturday

All Races Begin

5:30am-9:00am

Base Camp

Event Details

Saturday

All Races Begin

  • 5:30am Early Start for runners that plan on 12+ hours (must pre-check in Friday).
  • 6:30am 50 mi Ride and Run Start
  • 7:30am 25mi Ride and Run Sta...

Event Details

5:30am-9:00am

Base Camp

Saturday

Banquet and Awards

6:00pm-7:00pm

Base Camp

Saturday

Banquet and Awards

6:00pm-7:00pm

Base Camp

Saturday

Final Cutoff

7:00pm

Base Camp

Saturday

Final Cutoff

7:00pm

Base Camp

Giving Back

With Gheral Brownlow being a city Counsilman and Steve Rafters working in local law enforcement the race has always been about giving back to the local community. Today we continue honoring their legacy by donating to these two amazing charities.

 

Bethany’s Gait is a 501(c)3 non-profit ranch in Prescott, Arizona dedicated to “Rescuing Horses, Restoring Lives.” they have programs created specifically for active duty, reserve and veteran military personnel, first responders, and their families.

 

 Yavapai County food bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. At Yavapai County Food Bank they have always been about people helping people, making a difference, and bringing the gift of hope to those less fortunate. The are the largest food bank in Yavapai County.

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