Backside Trail Marathon - Louisville, KY
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Event overview
The Backside Trail Marathon and Half takes place on April 26, 2026, in Louisville, KY. Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
The race is held in Seneca and Cherokee Parks, with trails located in Cherokee Park. The course uses high-quality single-track trails that are described as gently rolling. The full marathon covers the course twice. Every finisher in both distances receives a medal, and runners who select the Double Down option receive a special designation on their medal. Shirt sizes at checkout are unisex.
Logistics and course details
The start and finish area is by the basketball courts in Seneca Park, near the intersection of Cherokee Gardens and Pee Wee Reese Road. GPS coordinates for the start/finish are 38.240756, -85.674632. There is a parking lot by the softball field and vendor tents in a nearby grassy area.
There are three aid stations: one at the start/finish and two on course spaced roughly 2 to 4 miles apart. Each runner may have one drop bag; bags must be labeled with the runner's bib number and garbage bags are not allowed. The race enforces a strict 8 hour time limit; timing chips will be removed if a runner is not on pace to finish within that limit. Trail running footwear is recommended and participants should expect slower times than on road courses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
