Backside Trail Marathon - Louisville, KY
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Backside Trail Marathon : April 26, 2026
The event takes place in Seneca and Cherokee Parks in Louisville, KY. Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
The full marathon runs the same trail course twice. The course is high-quality single-track through Cherokee Park, described as gently rolling. Trail running footwear is recommended and runners are advised that trail times may be substantially slower than road times; the organizer notes an expectation of about 130% of normal road time or more.
Logistics, aid and awards
Packet pick up is available at Quest Outdoors (Shelbyville Plaza, 4600 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207) and at the start/finish on race day. The start/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 a grassy area for vendor tents.
There are three aid stations: one at the start/finish and two on course, roughly 2-4 miles apart. Each runner may have one labeled drop bag; garbage bags are not allowed. There is a strict 8 hour time limit on the course. Every finisher in both distances receives a medal; runners who register as a Double Down receive a special designation on their award. Shirt sizes are unisex at checkout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
