Louisville Marathon
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Event overview
The Louisville Marathon takes place on November 2, 2025, in Louisville, KY, with the event site at Egg Lawn, 1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy. The race course runs through the Parklands of Floyd’s Fork and finishes at Egg Lawn. The courses are USATF certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifier. All courses are entirely on paved road or paved trail.
Distances
- 26.2 miles
- 13.1 miles
- 10K
- Virtual options for each distance are offered
Race details
The event is chip timed with timing chips integrated into bibs. Official course time limits are: marathon - 6 hours 30 minutes; half marathon - 3 hours 30 minutes; 10K - 1 hour 50 minutes. Pacers will be present at the start holding pace signs.
Participant amenities include distance-specific finisher medals for every finisher and winner medals for the top three male and female overall and in each age group. Derby pie is provided at the finish and one complimentary beer is available to participants 21 and older. Water stations supply water and sports drink. A gear check is available on site; clear bags are required. RaceJoy live tracking is available for spectators. Rules note no dogs, strollers allowed for walkers and joggers with rear starting position, and all participants must sign a waiver. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.