GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival mini & Marathon
- Date Sat 26th April 2025 - Mon 26th May 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price $54.75 - $350.25
- Races 5 races
- Distances Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival Mini & Marathon, taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the vibrant city of Louisville, Jefferson. This beloved event has become a cherished spring tradition in Kentucky, celebrating its 52nd annual miniMarathon and 24th annual Marathon this year. Runners will kick off their journey at the iconic Louisville Slugger Field, traversing through diverse neighborhoods and taking a memorable run through the infield of the historic Churchill Downs, the renowned home of the Kentucky Derby.
Participants can choose to embrace the challenge of the full marathon or opt for the popular miniMarathon distance. After crossing the finish line, runners will be welcomed by family and friends at an exhilarating post-race party, making it a celebration of achievement and community spirit. For those unable to join in person, a virtual race option allows runners to partake from anywhere, ensuring everyone can be a part of this exhilarating event. Don’t miss the chance to be part of Kentucky’s largest annual day of road racing!
Participants can choose to embrace the challenge of the full marathon or opt for the popular miniMarathon distance. After crossing the finish line, runners will be welcomed by family and friends at an exhilarating post-race party, making it a celebration of achievement and community spirit. For those unable to join in person, a virtual race option allows runners to partake from anywhere, ensuring everyone can be a part of this exhilarating event. Don’t miss the chance to be part of Kentucky’s largest annual day of road racing!
Organiser's Description
The GE Appliances 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 2025 marks the 52nd annual miniMarathon and 24th 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!
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.
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.
Races
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miniMarathon
Incl. $7.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$92.70
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Marathon
Incl. $8.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$103.40
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Marathon Relay
Incl. $25.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$350.25
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Virtual miniMarathon
Incl. $4.75 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.75
The virtual miniMarathon is a great way for runners to participate in the annual Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon wherever, whenever and however is convenient for them. Submit your results anytime between April 26th and May 26th -
Virtual Marathon
Incl. $4.75 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.75
The virtual Marathon is a great way for runners to participate in the annual Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon wherever, whenever and however is convenient for them. Submit your results anytime between April 26th and May 26th
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