Louisville Marathon
Louisville's November marathon stays inside the Parklands of Floyds Fork, following paved greenway to the Egg Lawn on a certified qualifying course.
Quick facts
- USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course.
- Entire race runs on the paved trails of the Parklands of Floyds Fork.
- Finish at the Egg Lawn, with half marathon and 10K options the same morning.
- Small-field alternative to Louisville's spring marathon weekend.
About the Louisville Marathon
Kentucky Runs stages this race away from downtown, using the Parklands of Floyds Fork park system instead of city streets. The result is a quieter, logistics-light alternative to Louisville's big spring race weekend, with results history reaching back years and a certified course that counts for Boston.
Course
The route follows the paved Louisville Loop trail along Floyds Fork before finishing at the Egg Lawn. It rolls gently rather than sitting dead flat, and the long parkland stretches keep crowd support modest outside the start and finish areas.
Race-day weather
Early November in Louisville commonly starts in the 30s or 40s and finishes in the 50s. Frost, wind, or a mild afternoon are all in play, so layering decisions matter far more than heat planning.
Past Louisville Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Louisville Marathon FAQ
When is the Louisville Marathon?
The 2026 Louisville Marathon is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Is Louisville Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Louisville 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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