Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K

Event Overview

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. The race starts and finishes in downtown Louisville and winds through the fall foliage of one of Louisville’s most scenic parks, Cherokee Park.

• Race Date: October 18, 2025
• Location: 401 West Main Street, Suite 2300, Louisville, KY
• Walker Participation: 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

We're pouring out something new this year -- introducing the Urban Bourbon 5K, which is a shorter, smoother version of the UBHM.

Participant Perks

• Shirt and Medal: All UBHM and UB5K participants receive a long-sleeved shirt and unique bourbon-themed medal.
• Post-Race Bash: All our registered participants are invited to the award-winner post-race Urban Bourbon Bash, with live music by the Louisville Crashers.
• Food and Drinks: 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.

Age Restrictions and Registration

Since our Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K are meant for those age 21 or older, and includes bourbon and bourbon-themed medals, you must be 21 or older on Oct. 18, 2025, to register.

• Online Registration Closure: Online registration will close at 7:59 pm on Oct. 17, 2025.
• Registration URL: Register here