Louisville Marathon
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Louisville Marathon
The Louisville Marathon takes place in Louisville, KY on November 1, 2026. The event offers three distances on USATF certified Boston qualifier courses that run through the Parklands of Floyd's Fork and finish at Egg Lawn. All courses are entirely on paved road or trail and the event is chip timed. Course time limits are posted for each distance.
Distances offered:
- 26.2 miles marathon
- 13.1 miles half marathon
- 10K
Participants receive distance-specific finisher medals. Derby pie is provided at the finish line and participants aged 21 and over may receive one complimentary beer. Event gear choices include a 50/50 cotton/poly t-shirt or a quarter-zip pullover available for a $6.99 upgrade. Packet mailing is available for a fee; mailed packets typically arrive 1 to 4 days before race day for mailed or virtual participants. A gear check is provided on site and uses a clear bag supplied by the event.
Support services include water stations stocked with water and sports drink, pacers for goal times, live participant tracking via RaceJoy, and volunteer staffing for aid stations and course marshal duties. Parking is offered on site at Egg Lawn with off-site parking and shuttle service available; parking is first come first serve. The event partners with RAK Louisville as a community charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
