Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
Louisville, United States of America · Saturday 24 April 2027
The event begins early on Main Street in downtown Louisville, leading participants through a diverse urban course that poses both physical and mental challenges. Runners navigate the city's vibrant downtown, passing through the historic Old Louisville area known for its Victorian-era homes and tree-lined streets, before encountering stretches of the scenic Olmsted Park System.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:05:22
Time difference: +5.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain153m
Elevation High178m
Elevation Low133m
Weather Forecast
High24°C
Low15°C
Chance of Rain51%
How hard is Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon?
Difficultharder than 58% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon plays about 8 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #482 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #256 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:01:34 | +01:34 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:33:24 | +03:24 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:05:22 | +05:22 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:37:29 | +07:29 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:09:44 | +09:44 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:42:06 | +12:06 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:14:35 | +14:35 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon is a full marathon held in Louisville, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 24 April 2027. The course is run on road surface with 153m of total climbing, with its high point near 178m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 153m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for April, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 15°C and 24°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a high chance of rain (51%). Runners should prepare for wet conditions, including appropriate footwear and clothing choices.
Surface Type: Road
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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