Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
Louisville Marathon offers a fast, flat course through the city, rewarding finishers with Derby Pie and beer.
Race Date
Nov 1, 2026
Location
Louisville, KY
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 10K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 9,012
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K, first run in 1999 and now in its 22nd year, draws runners from around 37 states. With a median field size of approximately 650 finishers, this event has seen steady growth. The course is known for its flat profile, making it a potential PR course, and the finish line celebration includes the local favorite, Derby Pie, and a beer for those 21+.
While the repeat-runner rate is around 13%, the event's heritage and geographic draw contribute to its enduring appeal. Runners can expect a well-organized event with a unisex event shirt as part of the swag, and the typical winning time for the half marathon is around 78 minutes, indicating a competitive field.
Race-provided description
Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K - 11/1/2026 Louisville, KY Use #LouisvilleMarathon, #LouisvilleHalfMarathon & #Louisville10K when sharing your photos from the event. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website KentuckyRuns.com.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Event Shirt
Start Location
Egg Lawn, Louisville, KY, 40245
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
View Course Map
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8 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8022 years running
~650 finishers a year
growing or steady
13% returning runners
6 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 37 states
winner 1:18:54
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 9,012 finishers actually crossed the line across 22 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
9,012
Median time
2:11:24
Latest turnout
650
States
46
Turnout by year
2018–2025
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Frequently asked
When is the Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K?
The Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K take place?
It takes place in Louisville, Kentucky.
What distances does the Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 10K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K course flat and good for a PR?
The Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 9,012 runners who have completed the Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K.
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