Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
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Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
The Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend features the Humana miniMarathon and Marathon as annual spring road races in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2027 program marks the 54th running of the miniMarathon and the 26th running of the Marathon.
Race options during the weekend include:
- 13.1 miles Humana miniMarathon
- 26.2 miles Humana Marathon
- 26.2 miles Humana Marathon Relay
- 3.1 miles Kentucky Derby Festival 5K Presented by First Urology
- 13.1 miles and 26.2 miles virtual race options
Course-related details note a downtown start at Louisville Slugger Field and a route that passes through multiple neighborhoods and the infield of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. Runners finish at a gathering area where family and friends meet participants for a post-race party.
The Kentucky Derby Festival 5K returns for 2027 and originally debuted in 2025. Virtual race participants can complete the mini or full marathon remotely and submit results between April 24 and May 24. The event also offers combined challenge options that pair the 5K with either the miniMarathon or Marathon for an additional commemorative medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
