The scenic course includes sections of two beautiful city parks designed by the esteemed Fredrick Law Olmsted, historic Churchill Downs, Louisville's newly developed waterfront, and extreme skate park and several eclectic neighborhoods. <p>The GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon &amp; 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 2025 marks the 52nd annual miniMarathon and 24th annual Marathon, the Festival looks forward to another historic event. Participants will start at Louisville Slugger Field in downtown Louisville and run through numerous neighborhoods, experiencing all aspects of our wonderful city, including a run through the infield of historic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. Then cross the finish line where they will be greeted by family and friends for our post race party!</p>
<p>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. </p>

Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon  will return to its pre-pandemic route in the Louisville's south end.

2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon returns to South Louisville

The 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon will be held on April 27.

The Kentucky Derby Festival marathon is on! First details on the course, medal design for 2024

Post-Race Review/ Results

Antonio Marchi won the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon.

Thousands gather for Kentucky Derby Festival races, 50th miniMarathon celebration

Kentucky Derby Festival unveils the medals for the 2023 race on April 29.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results