Louisville Marathon
Louisville, United States of America · Sunday 11 July 2027
The marathon event commonly referred to as the Louisville Marathon is known as the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon. It is held annually during the Kentucky Derby Festival, a multi-week cultural celebration that precedes the famous horse race in Louisville, Kentucky. The event began as a small, local road race in 1974 and has grown into the largest single day of road racing in Kentucky history, now attracting thousands of participants from all 50 states and international runners each year.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:23:55
Time difference: +23.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain293m
Elevation High214m
Elevation Low152m
Weather Forecast
High29°C
Low23°C
Chance of Rain44%
How hard is Louisville Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 79% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Louisville Marathon plays about 23 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #241 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #135 of 575 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 Louisville 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 Louisville Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:12:46 | +12:46 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:48:06 | +18:06 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:23:55 | +23:55 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:00:10 | +30:10 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:36:51 | +36:51 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:13:55 | +43:55 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:51:21 | +51:21 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Louisville Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Louisville Marathon is a full marathon held in Louisville, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 11 July 2027. The course is run on road surface with 293m of total climbing, with its high point near 214m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Louisville Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 293m 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 July, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 23°C and 29°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a moderate chance of rain (44%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Louisville 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.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Louisville Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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