Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon

Mild 54°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 68°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. There's a chance of rain, so have a backup gear plan ready. Moderate humidity at 68% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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The Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon is a 13.1 mile half marathon that starts on Main Street beside Louisville Slugger Field and runs through downtown Louisville. The route heads south through Old Louisville and the Churchill Downs grounds, then returns north to a finish at Preston and Witherspoon streets near Waterfront Park. It is mostly flat, with only small rises along the way, and it starts at the same time as the marathon on the Saturday of race weekend.

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Race weekend

Friday, April 23

7:00 PM5K (3.1 mi)

Saturday, April 24

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

7:00 AMMarathon Relay (26.2 mi)

7:00 AMMini Marathon (13.1 mi)

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When is the 2027 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon?

The 2027 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon will be held on Saturday April 24, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 71°F and a low of 51°F with a 14% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 29 years of data

Avg Temp

56°F

L:54° H:58°

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Conditions

Rain Freq

17%

5 of 29 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew46°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	58°/61°	-	59°
2025 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2025	53°/54°	-	46°
2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	70°/71°	-	56°
2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	48°/53°	-	48°
2022 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2022	61°/65°	-	51°
2021 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2021	53°/53°	-	40°
2020 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2020	52°/57°	-	50°
2019 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	49°/53°	-	39°
2018 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	54°/56°	-	38°
2017 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2017	68°/69°	-	65°
2016 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2016	60°/61°	Light	53°
2015 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2015	51°/53°	Light	46°
2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	50°/56°	-	40°
2013 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2013	53°/54°	-	43°
2012 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	52°/53°	-	39°
2011 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	52°/57°	-	45°
2010 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2010	61°/62°	Light	61°
2009 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2009	71°/73°	-	53°
2008 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2008	54°/57°	Light	49°
2007 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2007	56°/60°	-	48°
2006 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2006	56°/59°	Light	40°
2005 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2005	48°/48°	-	47°
2004 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	54°/59°	-	51°
2003 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2003	45°/54°	-	42°
2002 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	50°/52°	-	40°
2001 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2001	48°/58°	-	41°
1999 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1999	46°/47°	-	34°
1998 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1998	63°/64°	-	51°
1988 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 1988	46°/53°	-	27°