Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price $32.50 - $74.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the vibrant city of Louisville, Jefferson. This unique event celebrates 200 years of distilling history in Kentucky, featuring a scenic 13.1-mile course that winds through the beautiful fall foliage of Cherokee Park, starting and finishing in downtown Louisville. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the newly introduced Urban Bourbon 5K offers a fantastic opportunity to experience the festivities in a more compact distance.
All participants in both races will receive a stylish long-sleeved shirt and a distinctive bourbon-themed medal, making this event a memorable experience. After the race, enjoy the lively Urban Bourbon Bash, complete with live music by the Louisville Crashers, delicious bourbon samples, beer, pizza, and soup for UBHM registrants. The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K are open to those aged 21 and older, ensuring a fun and spirited atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration of running, bourbon, and community on October 18th!
All participants in both races will receive a stylish long-sleeved shirt and a distinctive bourbon-themed medal, making this event a memorable experience. After the race, enjoy the lively Urban Bourbon Bash, complete with live music by the Louisville Crashers, delicious bourbon samples, beer, pizza, and soup for UBHM registrants. The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K are open to those aged 21 and older, ensuring a fun and spirited atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration of running, bourbon, and community on October 18th!
Organiser's Description
The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile experiential destination event that celebrates and promotes 200 years of Louisville and Kentucky distilling history. The race starts and finishes in downtown Louisville and winds through the fall foliage of one of Louisvilles most scenic parks, Cherokee Park. Walkers may participate but must be able to keep an 18:00 minute per mile pace as the course will close at 12 p.m.
We're pouring out something new this year -- introducing the Urban Bourbon 5K, which is a shorter, smoother version of the UBHM.
All UBHM and UB5K participants receive a long-sleeved shirt and unique bourbon-themed medal.
All our registered participants are invited to the award-winner post-race Urban Bourbon Bash, with live music by the Louisville Crashers. UBHM registrants receive bourbon samples, beer, pizza and soup as part of their registration. Our UB5K participants can purchase a discounted wristband for $20 to enjoy the same bourbon samples, beer, pizza and soup.
Since our Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K are meant for those age 21 or older, and includes bourbon and bourbon-themed medals, you must be 21 or older on Oct. 18, 2025, to register. Online registration will close at 7:59 pm on Oct. 17, 2025.
We're pouring out something new this year -- introducing the Urban Bourbon 5K, which is a shorter, smoother version of the UBHM.
All UBHM and UB5K participants receive a long-sleeved shirt and unique bourbon-themed medal.
All our registered participants are invited to the award-winner post-race Urban Bourbon Bash, with live music by the Louisville Crashers. UBHM registrants receive bourbon samples, beer, pizza and soup as part of their registration. Our UB5K participants can purchase a discounted wristband for $20 to enjoy the same bourbon samples, beer, pizza and soup.
Since our Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K are meant for those age 21 or older, and includes bourbon and bourbon-themed medals, you must be 21 or older on Oct. 18, 2025, to register. Online registration will close at 7:59 pm on Oct. 17, 2025.
Races
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Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
Incl. $4.70 Fee & Long-Sleeve Sport-Tek Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$74.70
OPENS SOON -
VIRTUAL Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
Incl. $4.70 Fee & Long-Sleeve Sport-Tek Shirt
$74.70
OPENS SOONWe are offering a virtual option for the UBHM for anyone who is not able to participate in person or who may prefer to complete the race closer to home. -
Urban Bourbon 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long-Sleeve Sport-Tek Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$32.50
OPENS SOONNew in 2025, the Urban Bourbon 5K is your chance to sample the race that bourbon lovers rave about. -
VIRTUAL Urban Bourbon 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long-Sleeve Sport-Tek Shirt
$32.50
OPENS SOONWe are offering a virtual option for the UB5K for anyone who is not able to participate in person or who may prefer to complete the race closer to home.
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