Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
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About the race
The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K takes place in Louisville on October 17, 2026. The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes these distances:
- 13.1 miles : Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
- 5K : Urban Bourbon 5K
- Virtual versions of both races are available
The half marathon starts and finishes in downtown Louisville and the course passes through the fall foliage of Cherokee Park. The event frames the run as a celebration of more than 200 years of Louisville and Kentucky distilling heritage.
Walkers are welcome but must maintain an 18-minute-per-mile pace. All in-person participants receive a long-sleeve shirt and a bourbon-themed finisher medal. Urban Bourbon Half Marathon registrants receive bourbon samples, beer, pizza, and soup as part of their entry. Urban Bourbon 5K participants may purchase a discounted wristband on race morning for access to the same food and beverage offerings for a fee.
Race weekend includes the Urban Bourbon Bash at Fourth Street Live, which features live music by the Louisville Crashers. The organizer lists additional event information such as packet pickup, parking, spectator guidance, and safety resources. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
