Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Event Overview

• Tradition: The Humana Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon is a long-standing tradition held every spring in Kentucky.
• Largest Event: It has become the largest annual day of road racing in the state.
• Historic Occasion: As 2026 marks the 53rd annual miniMarathon and 25th annual Marathon, the Festival looks forward to another historic event.
• Starting Point: Participants will start at Louisville Slugger Field in downtown Louisville and run through numerous neighborhoods.

Course Highlights

• Neighborhoods: Experience all aspects of our wonderful city, including a run through the infield of historic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.
• Finish Line: Cross the finish line where they will be greeted by family and friends for our post-race party!

Special Events

• 5K Race: Back for 2026 is the Kentucky Derby Festival 5K presented by First Urology, taking place on Friday, April 24th at 7pm.
• Debut: This race, which debuted in 2025, is an exciting addition to the Race Weekend.
• Race Challenge: It gives runners the opportunity to complete the KDF Race Challenge by completing the 5K on Friday, then either the mini or Marathon on Saturday for a 3rd medal!

Virtual Participation

• Virtual Race: Participants will have the opportunity to participate in our virtual race.
• Convenience: This will allow runners who cannot join us in Louisville to complete the mini or full marathon wherever is convenient for them.

Registration Information

• Sign Up: For more details and to register, visit here.