Kentucky > Kentucky Derby
Festival Marathon
& Half Marathon
Louisville,
KY
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Date
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Event
Details
With both a full and half-marathon event (which race organizers label
the "mini-marathon"), the Meijer Derby Festival Marathon &
Half Marathon take runners past many of Louisville's most scenic city
sights, including the hallowed Churchill Downs, site of the
world-famous Kentucky Derby (as you surely guessed from the event's
title).
The race starts for both full and half-marathon participants
near Iroquois Park, and is a point-to-point race with a 6-mile loop in
the first half of the race, after which the course is mostly flat and
fast. Runners then are treated to views of Louisville's historic city
parks designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the newly developed downtown
waterfront, southern Indiana and many diverse and scenic neighborhoods.
Race
Weather & Climate
The weather in the Louisville area can still be quite cold in early
spring, though temperatures later in the month are more moderate, with
average temperatures in April falling between 46°F and
67°F. Come prepared for rain, as the city sees nearly 4 inches
of precipitation during the month.
Fees
2008 fees:
$35 if registered by Jan. 31, 2008
$50 if registered between Feb. 1 and April 15
$55 if registered between April 16 and April 18 (online only)
$60 for late registration (April 24 - April 25)
Registration
To reserve your spot in the 2009 running of Louisville's Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon or Half Marathon, register online at the event website or print out and mail in this downloadable race brochure.
Website
www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com
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