Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend
Fri, Apr 23, 2027 to Mon, May 24, 2027 · Louisville, KY · Virtual option
Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Marathon | 26.2 Miles | 7:00 AM | $100.00 | Pace band → |
| Humana Marathon Relay | 26.2 Miles | 7:00 AM | $325.00 | Pace band → |
| Humana Virtual MarathonVirtual | 26.2 Miles | 7:00 AM | $50.00 | Pace band → |
| Humana miniMarathon | 13.1 Miles | 7:00 AM | $90.00 | Pace band → |
| Humana Virtual miniMarathonVirtual | 13.1 Miles | 7:00 AM | $50.00 | Pace band → |
| Kentucky Derby Festival 5K Presented by First Urology | 3.1 Miles | 7:00 PM | $45.00 | Pace band → |
| KDF Race Challenge 5K & Humana minMarathonVirtual | – | 7:00 PM | $130.00 | |
| KDF Race Challenge 5K & Humana MarathonVirtual | – | 7:00 PM | $140.00 |
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About this race
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 m…
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