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Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K race photoLouisville
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Charles Delano of LouisvilleUSACE - Louisville District of the US Army Corp of Engineers · CC BY 2.0Charles Delano of LouisvilleUSACE - Louisville District of the US Army Corp of Engineers, CC BY 2.0
Race date in 25 days
Nov 1, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Louisville · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
$129.99Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenWed, December 3, 2025 ~ Sun, November 1, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K race photo
Charles Delano of LouisvilleUSACE - Louisville District of the US Army Corp of Engineers · CC BY 2.0
Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K race photo
Charles Delano of LouisvilleUSACE - Louisville District of the US Army Corp of Engineers, CC BY 2.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It takes place on November 1, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.

The events are full marathon, half marathon, and 10K.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $129.99

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $99.99

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $49.99

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
Time limit6 hours 30 minutes
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Full marathon 6 hours 30 minutes, half marathon 3 hours 30 minutes, 10K 1 hour 50 minutes

EventStartTime limit
Marathon42.195km07:006h30m
Half21.0975km08:003h30m
10K10km08:001h50m
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Egg Lawn, Louisville, KY

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Egg Lawn, Louisville, KY

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The events are divided into six categories: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Marathon - Extended Online, and two others.

The start line is on Egg Lawn in Louisville, KY, and the race begins at 7:00 a.m. local time.

The course is an out-and-back route along the same roads.

Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (44°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Pacers

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Start shuttle

Where and when to collect your Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Louisville Marathon, with packet pickup information not publicly available.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit serves the venue.

Race is held within The Parklands of Floyds Fork at Beckley Creek Park (1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY),

a suburban/exurban park not on any TARC (Louisville's transit authority) bus route.

Runners must drive or be dropped off.

Effectively private-car/shuttle-only access — no public transit option exists for foreign runners;

must use organizer's mandatory off-site parking + shuttle bus system or taxi/rideshare to the off-site lot.

Getting to the finish

Out-and-back course;

finish is at the same Beckley Creek Park venue as the start (near Egg Lawn).

More details

Organizer requires use of off-site parking with a bus shuttle (about a 10-15 minute ride) to the start/finish area —

arrive at off-site parking at least 30 minutes before your start time.

Stations & transport near the venue

Shuttle buses run from 6:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

First-come, first-served parking near Egg Lawn, 2002 Papa Johns Blvd. You can take a shuttle (10 to 15 minutes) from the outside parking lot.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

In early November, the Louisville area typically has average temperatures around 6–10°C with high humidity,

though the range can vary a lot from year to year, sometimes climbing to around 20°C or, conversely, bringing cool, rainy conditions.

All course run entirely along paved roads or paved trails.

Time limit is 6 hours 30 minutes for full marathon, 3 hours 30 minutes for half marathon,

and 1 hour 50 minutes for the 10K, and there's a separate early-bird registration discount period.

Times are local to Louisville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

25 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Great American Ball Park Tour with Reds Hof Museum Entry

Great American Ballpark Tour & Reds Hall of Fame · $32

View on GetYourGuide

Louisville rental cars (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Louisville Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Louisville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Louisville.

Total cost and budget for Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Louisville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

FAQ
When does Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 1, 2026 in Louisville, KY, United States.

How much is the Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $129.99.

What is the time limit for Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K 2026?

Full marathon 6 hours 30 minutes, half marathon 3 hours 30 minutes, 10K 1 hour 50 minutes.

What distances does Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K.

What time does Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K 2026 start?

Egg Lawn, Louisville, KY.

Where does Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K 2026 finish?

Egg Lawn, Louisville, KY.

When does registration for Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K 2026 open?

Registration runs from Wed, December 3, 2025 to Sun, November 1, 2026.

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