calendar_today 23 Apr, 2027 – 24 May, 2027
directions_run Running
language Official Website
sell $45.00 – $325.00
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 2027 marks the 54th annual miniMarathon and 26th 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!
Back for 2027 is the Kentucky Derby Festival 5K presented by First Urology, taking place on Friday, April 23rd at 7pm. This race, which debuted in 2025, is an exciting addition to the Race Weekend and also 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!
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.
Apr 23, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:00
$115.00
Apr 23, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:00
$105.00
Apr 23, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:00
$45.00
Apr 24, 2027
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
07:00
$75.00
Apr 24, 2027
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
07:00
$325.00
Apr 24, 2027
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
07:00
$50.00
Apr 24, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
07:00
$50.00
Apr 24, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
07:00
$65.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Louisville.
Learn more about the host city, Louisville.
Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky, is known for the Kentucky Derby horserace and as the "gateway to the south" from southern Indiana. It's a lively mid-sized city with an excellent dining scene, ample opportunities for bourbon tasting, and interesting public art. Louisville is also the namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball — the Louisville Slugger.
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