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Late April · Southeast · Loop

Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Louisville, KY

Event: Humana Marathon

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Typical start temp
47°F(estimated)
Field size
~2,500 runners(estimated)
Course
Rolling
Elevation
400 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Louisville, KY, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.

Good fit if

  • Not enough verified data yet.

Think twice if

  • No notable warnings in the data.

Course and logistics

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Total gain
400 ft(estimated)
Total loss
400 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~2,500 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Pockets of spectators
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$75(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Friday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Late April
Next confirmed date
Friday, April 23, 2027
Registration
Not currently open
Region
Southeast
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
7.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event: Humana Marathon

Good to know

  • Loop course
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
47°F(estimated)
By midday
58°F(estimated)
Dew point
40°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 47°F — excellent marathon conditions.

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