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Marathon Derby Festival

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Louisville (Kentucky, United States)

LocationLouisville, Kentucky, United StatesShow on map(38.2542° N, 85.7594° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Marathon Derby Festival is an endurance sporting event in Louisville, Kentucky, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Charity Run, Relay, Festive.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Relay marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (derbyfestivalmarathon.com).

Official website
Marathon Derby Festival in Louisville (Work: "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

City RunCharity RunRelayFestive

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m221 m - 301 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Relay marathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m224 m - 304 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half marathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m227 m - 267 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m230 m - 239 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
221 m - 301 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS38.2542° N, 85.7594° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 221 m to 301 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 301 m·at 10.6 km·Ø 0.9 %
221 m248 m274 m301 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km301 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Marathon Derby Festival take place?

Marathon Derby Festival takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, US (start area at coordinates 38.2542° N, 85.7594° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Marathon Derby Festival?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Relay marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marathon Derby Festival?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 221 m and 301 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Marathon Derby Festival?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (derbyfestivalmarathon.com).