Kentucky Derby Festival 5K Presented by First Urology

Schedule

Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Louisville Waterfront Park (Harbor Lawn & Big Four Bridge) | Louisville, KY

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2026 will mark the inaugural Kentucky Derby Festival 5K Presented by First Urology on Friday, April 24, kicking off a full weekend of racing with the traditional Humana miniMarathon and Marathon on Saturday, April 25!
The Kentucky Derby Festival 5K will offer a unique experience race weekend with an evening run over the Ohio River just before sunset. Festival fans and families at all fitness levels can participate. It’s also an opportunity for runners to get a warm-up in ahead of their half or full the next day.
The 5K will start at 7 p.m. on Friday evening. Participants will run a looped course that starts and finishes at Harbor Lawn in Waterfront Park and includes a lap on the Big 4 Bridge. The 5K is open to participants age 10 and up. All 5K Participants will receive a medal and shirt.
Looking for a challenge? Complete the 5K AND Humana miniMarathon or Marathon to receive a special challenge medal to commemorate both runs!
The registration fee is $45.
GET MORE INFORMATION: https://derbyfestivalmarathon.com/
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Louisville Waterfront Park (Harbor Lawn & Big Four Bridge), Louisville, United States

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