City of Louisville, Louisville KY
Friday, April 23rd, 2027
Event Overview
The Humana Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon is a long-standing tradition held every spring in Kentucky. It has become the largest annual day of road racing in the state. As 2026 marks the 53rd annual miniMarathon and 25th annual Marathon, the Festival looks forward to another historic event.
Race Details
- Start Location: Participants will start at Louisville Slugger Field in downtown Louisville.
- Course Experience: Runners will traverse numerous neighborhoods, experiencing all aspects of our wonderful city.
- Historic Run: The route includes a run through the infield of historic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.
- Finish Line Celebration: Participants will be greeted by family and friends for our post-race party!
Additional Events
- 5K Race: Back for 2026 is the Kentucky Derby Festival 5K presented by First Urology.
- Date and Time: This race takes place on Friday, April 24th at 7pm.
- KDF Race Challenge: Runners can complete the 5K on Friday and either the mini or Marathon on Saturday for a 3rd medal!
Virtual Participation
Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in our virtual race, which will allow runners who cannot join us in Louisville to complete the mini or full marathon wherever is convenient for them.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend.
