Distance: The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile experiential destination event that celebrates and promotes 200 years of Louisville and Kentucky distilling history.
Route: The race starts and finishes in downtown Louisville and winds through the fall foliage of one of Louisville’s most scenic parks, Cherokee Park.
Walkers: Walkers may participate but must be able to keep an 18:00 minute per mile pace as the course will close at 12 p.m.
New Addition: Introducing the Urban Bourbon 5K, which is a shorter, smoother version of the UBHM.
🎽 Participant Perks
Swag: All UBHM and UB5K participants receive a long-sleeved shirt and unique bourbon-themed medal.
Post-Race Celebration: All registered participants are invited to the award-winner post-race Urban Bourbon Bash, with live music by the Louisville Crashers.
Bourbon Samples: UBHM registrants receive bourbon samples, beer, pizza and soup as part of their registration.
Discounted Wristband: Our UB5K participants can purchase a discounted wristband on race morning for $20 to enjoy the same bourbon samples, beer, pizza and soup.
🔞 Eligibility Requirements
Age Restriction: Since our Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K are meant for those age 21 or older, you must be 21 or older on Oct. 18, 2025, to register.
Registration Deadline: Online registration will close at 7:59 pm on Oct. 17, 2025.