Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon

Louisville, KY, USA • April 25, 2026
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When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon?

The 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon will be held on Saturday April 25, 2026.

Is the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon?

The time limit for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon is 8 hours.

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Runners from all over the world came to Louisville for the 51st annual GE Appliances miniMarathon and the 23rd run of the GE Appliances Marathon.

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<p>Both races were run entirely on the south side of the Ohio River for the first time since 2019.</p>

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The Kentucky Derby Festival unveiled the 2024 marathon medals Thursday.

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The free program kick-off event is Thursday, Jan. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Historical Weather & Results

RunScore
Run Score: 7
Temp
68°F
Min/Max
54°/69°F
Dew
48°F
Days of Rain
9/28
Wind
10mph
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YearLow / HighRain

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2025 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2025
partly-cloudy-day
53°/ 60°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2024 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2024
partly-cloudy-day
70°/ 79°-
Run Score: 6

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2023 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2023
partly-cloudy-day
48°/ 64°-
Run Score: 9

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2022 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2022
partly-cloudy-day
61°/ 80°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2021 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.

2021
cloudy
52°/ 55°Light
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2020 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2020
partly-cloudy-day
52°/ 65°Light
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2019 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2019
partly-cloudy-day
49°/ 65°Light
Run Score: 9

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2018 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2018
partly-cloudy-day
54°/ 63°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2017 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2017
partly-cloudy-day
66°/ 80°Light
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2016 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.

2016
cloudy
59°/ 63°Light
Run Score: 6

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2015 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2015
cloudy
51°/ 58°Light
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2014 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2014
partly-cloudy-night
50°/ 74°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2013 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2013
cloudy
53°/ 59°-
Run Score: 9

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2012 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2012
partly-cloudy-day
52°/ 79°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2011 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2011
partly-cloudy-day
52°/ 77°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2010 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2010
rain
61°/ 72°Light
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2009 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2009
clear-day
71°/ 86°-
Run Score: 6

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2008 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2008
rain
54°/ 67°Light
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2007 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2007
cloudy
56°/ 75°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2006 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2006
cloudy
55°/ 63°Light
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2005 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2005
cloudy
48°/ 56°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2004 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2004
partly-cloudy-day
54°/ 70°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2003 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2003
clear-day
45°/ 70°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2002 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2002
cloudy
50°/ 61°-
Run Score: 9

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2001 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2001
clear-day
48°/ 81°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 1999 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

1999
cloudy
46°/ 64°-
Run Score: 8

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 1998 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

1998
cloudy
63°/ 73°-
Run Score: 6

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 1988 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

1988
partly-cloudy-day
46°/ 70°-
Run Score: 9
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