Man Against Horse
The Man Against Horse Race is where endurance horses and their riders get to compete alongside runners on the same course at the same time. Legend has it that in 1983, The Man Against Horse began following a bar bet between Gheral Brownlow and cowboy Steve Rafters. Gheral bet Steve he could outrun his horse in an endurance event, and the rest is history. The races consist of three distances: a 50 miler (Approx. 7,300ft gain and 7,300ft loss), a 25 miler (Approx. 3,300ft gain and 3,300ft loss), and a half marathon (Approx. 800ft gain and 800ft loss). See event website Managainsthorse.com for more details, and we hope to see you at this historic race!
Course Description and general info:
1. Race is a loop course and will start and finish from the base camp windmill.
2. Runners run concurrently with horses. This is not a ride & tie. The 25 & 50 mile courses are moderately difficult; the 12 mile is a rolling course. The 25 & 50 mile distances should not be undertaken without significant preparation. Runners should be in shape for travel over rough country, including steep and rocky terrain. Most of the course is on mountainous trails and back roads through the tall pines of Mingus Mountain. Elevation at base camp is Approx. 5000 feet with 50 mile course climbing to an approx. elevation of 7600 feet.
3. Weather conditions are highly unpredictable, with snow and hail are as possible as sun shine and clear skies. No refunds due to poor conditions.
4. Base camp can accommodate over-night campers, and RV’s. No parking or camping will be allowed outside base camp boundaries. NO CAMPFIRES WILL BE PERMITTED.
5. Pit crews will have access to certain aid stations. Aid stations approximately every 5 miles
Upcoming Races
Additional Distances
This event also has the following sub ultra distances
Results
50 Miles
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/25 | 38 | 9:47:39 | 7:34:08 |
| 10/19/24 | 46 | 9:44:32 | 7:45:05 |
| 10/28/23 | 24 | 9:12:01 | 7:35:33 |
| 10/08/22 | 31 | 10:40:00 | 7:58:15 |
| 10/09/21 | 22 | 11:34:04 | 6:52:32 |
| 10/10/20 | 23 | 9:01:48 | 6:17:12 |
| 10/05/19 | 12 | 8:22:15 | 6:14:24 |
| 10/07/17 | 7 | 10:52:57 | 9:23:30 |
| 10/01/16 | 16 | 9:59:07 | 7:51:14 |
| 10/03/15 | 27 | 9:46:00 | 9:05:00 |
| 10/04/14 | 23 | 8:25:00 | 6:54:00 |
| 10/05/13 | 23 | 9:09:00 | 8:39:00 |
| 10/01/11 | 45 | 9:09:00 | 7:33:00 |
| 10/02/10 | 38 | 9:05:00 | 7:45:00 |
| 10/03/09 | 30 | 9:09:00 | 7:08:00 |
| 10/04/08 | 28 | 9:54:00 | 7:46:00 |
| 10/06/07 | 23 | 9:16:00 | 7:53:00 |
| 10/07/06 | 16 | 9:43:00 | 7:57:00 |
| 10/01/05 | 16 | 9:09:00 | 7:48:00 |
| 10/05/02 | 31 | 8:57:10 | 6:56:25 |
| 10/06/01 | 18 | 8:51:00 | 6:33:00 |
| 10/07/00 | 20 | 9:30:00 | 7:02:00 |
| 10/02/99 | 24 | 8:52:00 | 7:00:00 |
| 10/05/96 | 21 | 8:19:00 | 7:16:00 |
| 10/07/95 | 9 | 10:30:00 | 7:40:00 |