Kentucky Derby Festival
Course Information:
Welcome to the Kentucky Derby Festival! Held every year in Louisville, KY…it's the biggest party of the spring. More than 1.5 million people attending over 70 events including the Meijer Marathon and miniMarathon. Come join us and be part of the greatest community celebration in the nation!
miniMarathon U.S.A.T.F. #KY06002MS - click here for map
Marathon U.S.A.T.F. #KY06003MS - click here for map
Runners in the Derby Festival Marathon will start their race at the same time and place - Southern Parkway near Iroquois Park - as miniMarathon participants. Marathon runners will follow the "mini" route until the Mile 12 marker, splitting off that course at 7th and Breckinridge enroute to completing the 26.2-mile distance. The Marathon route will continue east on Breckinridge to Barret Avenue, through the Highlands area and Cherokee Park, along Cherokee Road to Baxter, Main, Campbell and River Road, eventually rejoining the mini route at 7th and Chestnut. Finish at 6th and Market Sts. What time does the Race start?
The Marathon and miniMarathon both start at 7:30 a.m. Wheelchairs start at 7:25 a.m.
Where do I pick up my packet?
Race packets are available at the Bluegrass Family Health Running Wild Expo at the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Enter Building at Third and Market Streets! Thursday, April 24th, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday, April 25th, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, April 26th, 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. No Packet Pickup at Race Course Start!
May walkers participate in the miniMarathon or Marathon?
Yes, walkers may participate, but must be able to keep a 15 minute mile pace in the miniMarathon or a 13:45 pace for the full Marathon. Roads will reopen at this pace and course services will not be guaranteed available past this time.
May I pick up my friend or family members race packet?
Yes, you may pick up a friend or family members race packet.
How can I confirm my registration?
Both mail in and online registrations can be confirmed online by clicking on Confirm Registration: http://www.marathonguide.com/register/DerbyFestival/searchbox.cfm
When is the Pasta Dinner?
The Bluegrass Family Health Running Wild Pasta Dinner is Friday, April 25th, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (EDT) on the back side of the Running Wild Expo in the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Enter Building at Third and Market Streets! Tickets are available to pick-up at the Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon Merchandise booth during Expo hours.
How can I purchase tickets for the Pasta Dinner?
Pasta Dinner Tickets are available to purchase by calling 1-800-928-3378. Please have your Credit Card available. If tickets are still available at the expo, they will be available for sale at the Runner Services booth located in the Expo.
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