Marathons in Kentucky 2026-2027

8 marathons and 14 half marathons coming up in Kentucky, by date. Rated races show how many minutes the course adds or saves against an average road race, from its climbing, surface and typical race-day weather.

Flattest half marathons in Kentucky

Rated road races, least total climbing first.

  1. 1.Cape Cod Half MarathonFalmouth, 44m climbing, -1 min vs average, Oct 2027
  2. 2.Urban Bourbon Half MarathonLouisville, 83m climbing, -2 min vs average, Oct 2027
  3. 3.Run the Bluegrass Half MarathonLexington, 286m climbing, +6 min vs average, May 2027

Marathons in Kentucky (8)

Nov 2026

Dec 2026

Mar 2027

Apr 2027

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon

+1 min

Louisville, Kentucky

24 Apr 2027Road153m gainFull

Nov 2027

Louisville Marathon

+4 min

Louisville, Kentucky

7 Nov 2027Road293m gainFull

Half marathons in Kentucky (14)

Nov 2026

May 2027

Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon

+6 min

Lexington, Kentucky

15 May 2027Road286m gainHalf

July 2027

Sept 2027

Oct 2027

Cape Cod Half Marathon

-1 min

Falmouth, Kentucky

10 Oct 2027Road44m gainHalf

Urban Bourbon Half Marathon

-2 min

Louisville, Kentucky

17 Oct 2027Road83m gainHalf

Nov 2027

Marathons in Kentucky at a glance

  • Busiest month: Oct 2027, with 6 races.
  • Hilliest: Louisville Marathon, with 293m of climbing (road).
  • Coolest race day on average: Backside Trail Marathon (Dec 2026, a typical high of 8°C). Warmest: Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC (Sept 2027, 26°C).

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