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Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana)
Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana) is a marathon and Half Marathon (miniMarathon) event held in Louisville, Kentucky. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 10,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Field size
- ~10,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon (miniMarathon)
- Field size
- About 10,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling; mostly flat with a few gentle grades, runs through Churchill Downs infield
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- derbyfestivalmarathon.com
About the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana)
The flagship spring race of the Kentucky Derby Festival, running through downtown Louisville and a signature lap inside historic Churchill Downs. By far the biggest road race in the state.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Kentucky's largest annual day of road racing; USATF-certified; Boston-qualifier marathon; 53rd annual miniMarathon and 25th annual Marathon in 2026; draws runners from all 50 states and 10+ countries
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Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana): common questions
- When is the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana)?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana) held?
- In Louisville, Kentucky.
- What distances does the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana) offer?
- Marathon and Half Marathon (miniMarathon).
- How many people run the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana)?
- About 10,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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