Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- Registration openRegister for 2027
- Race daySaturday, April 24, 2027
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Apr 24, 2027 Saturday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Open Open entry
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Part of the Kentucky Derby Festival weekend alongside the miniMarathon.
- Loop course through downtown, Old Louisville, parkways, and the South End.
- Official runner tracking page is easy to find.
- Six-hour limit with pace standards enforced on course.
Course
The route starts near Louisville Slugger Field, runs through downtown, Old Louisville, parts of the Olmsted Park System, and the South End, then finishes near the waterfront. It is a city-tour loop rather than a stripped-down fast course, with enough variety to keep the miles moving.
Race-day weather
Late April in Louisville can turn warm quickly, especially once the sun settles in. A cool start does not guarantee an easy second half, so conservative early pacing still matters.
About the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
This race arrives with a bigger civic backdrop than most regional marathons. It shares the weekend with the festival's hugely popular miniMarathon, so the full benefits from a crowd and operational scale that smaller markets rarely get.
Past Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, April 24, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, April 27, 2024 | — | — |
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Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon FAQ
When is the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon?
The 2027 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon is on Saturday, April 24, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon is open. View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
How do I track a runner in the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon?
Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are linked on the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon results page.
Is Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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