Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, mild finish
Runners will face a temperature increase from 47°F at the start to a peak of 65°F. With light winds from the WSW at 7 mph, conditions will be manageable. Humidity will average 66%, suggesting a need for hydration, especially as temperatures rise. A conservative pacing strategy is advisable for the warmer conditions later in the race.
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Race Info
The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K takes place each October in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Organized by the Louisville Sports Commission, the race starts and finishes near S. 6th and W. Main Streets and includes a route through Cherokee Park. The event has run annually since at least 2011 and pairs the finish-line festival with Kentucky bourbon tastings.
