The scenic course includes sections of two beautiful city parks designed by the esteemed Fredrick Law Olmsted, historic Churchill Downs, Louisville's newly developed waterfront, and extreme skate park and several eclectic neighborhoods.

Thank you for participating in the 2023 GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon! Register now to reserve your spot in the 2024 race and ensure you register at our lowest price!

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 2024 marks the 51st annual miniMarathon and 23nd 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 at Lynn Family Stadium, home of Louisville FC and Racing Louisville where they will be greeted by family and friends for our post race party!