Name: Louisville Marathon
Start: 20201108
End: 20201108
Location: Louisville

Louisville, KY | Nov. 8, 2020

THIS RUN IS HAPPENING LIVE! REGISTRATION CLOSES 11/4

EVENT DAY QUICK LINKS

PACKET PICK UP INFO / FIND MY BIB NUMBER / EVENT SCHEDULE

PARKING / RESULTS / FAQ’S

EVENT UPDATES & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
We are excited to announce the Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K will be happening LIVE on November 8th, 2020. We have recreated this run to make it what we believe is the safest run you can participate in (click here for a complete list of safety protocols). We also have a virtual option, as well!
Here’s how it works:
1. Register now to secure your spot and we will not charge your card until 10/21. We expect to sell out so register now to reserve your spot!
2. We will release participants in an individual time-trial start. Participants will sign up for an exact start time closer to the race day (exact date to be announced).
3. There will be limited touchpoints. All water will be in sealed water bottles at water stops and all finish line food will be packaged grab-and-go snacks.
4. This is a no mass gathering run. All registration will be done online and packet pick up will pre-race day and by mail.
5. All staff and volunteers will be wearing a mask/facial covering and gloves at all times.
6. There will be increased handwashing and hand sanitizer stations throughout the site and the racecourse.

UPDATES & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
We are excited to announce the Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K will be happening LIVE on November 8th, 2020. We have recreated this run to make it what we believe is the safest individual run you can participate in (click here for a complete list of safety protocols). We also have a virtual option, as well!
Here’s how it works:
1. Register now to secure your spot and we will not charge your card until 2 weeks before the event. We expect this event will sell out so register now to reserve your spot!
2. On event day, we will release each individual runner in a time-trial start. Participants will sign up for an exact start time closer to the event (exact date to be announced).
3. There will be limited touchpoints at this event. All event water will be in sealed water bottles at water stops and all finish line food will be packaged grab-and-go snacks.
4. This is a no mass gathering run. All registration will be done online and packet pick up will pre-event and by mail.
5. All staff will be wearing a mask/facial covering at all times.
6. There will be increased handwashing and hand sanitizer stations throughout the event site and the racecourse.

2020’S FINISHER MEDAL

A MEDAL FOR EVERY FINISHER (CLICK TO ZOOM)

COURSE MAPS
USATF CERTIFIED / BOSTON QUALIFIER

MARATHON COURSE MAP

HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP

10K COURSE MAP

SPECTATOR MAP

EVENT CHARITY

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ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS

26.2, 13.1 OR 10K

RUN VIRTUALLY
We are excited to also offer the option to conquer the Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K virtually on your own on a course of your choosing and get the gear mailed straight to your door.
Here’s how it works:
1. Select the virtual category when you sign up. Your card will be charged at the time of registration.
2. Conquer your distance on your own, on a course of your choosing on any date from September 18th – November 8th. Remember to print your commemorativebib before taking off on your run!
3. Use your favorite tracking app or watch to keep track of your mileage and finish time.
4. Submit your results to be added to the leader board. Learn how to submit your resultshere. Be sure to print off your finisher certificate after you submit your results!
5. Get your commemorative shirt and medal mailed straight to your door!

SAFETY PROTOCOLS
On race day, we will release 1 participant individually every 10 seconds. There will be clear markings on the ground to comply with proper social distancing procedures. The start and finish line will be separated.
There will be limited touchpoints. All water will be in sealed water bottles at water stops and all finish line food will be packaged grab-and-go snacks. Participants will sign an online waiver prior to participating.
This is a no mass gathering run. All registration will be done online and packet pick up will pre-race day and by mail. Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes prior to your assigned start time and please depart once you complete the race.
All staff will be wearing a mask/facial covering at all times.
Please wear a mask or facial covering when you are in the start/finish line area. You may remove your mask when you begin the race. Please note there will not be a gear check to hold masks. It can be placed on a belt, in an arm or waistband, etc. Please remember to put the mask/facial covering back on when you have finished the race.
There will be increased handwashing and hand sanitizer stations throughout the site and the racecourse.
No spectators are allowed near the start and finish line. Spectators may watch the race along the racecourse at least 6 ft. back from participants.

Schedule
Race Day
There will be no race day packet pick up. Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your assigned start time. This race has a limited number of spots and will sell out. If you miss your start time, your spot will be forfeited. The race will try to allow you to start at the end of the wave, however, this is subject to available spots.
7:00 a.m. – ≈9:00 a.m. – Marathon & Half Marathon Start
≈9:15 a.m. – ≈9:45 a.m. – 10K Start

Staggered start with one participant starting individually every 10 seconds. Participants will be assigned their exact start time on Thursday, 11/5/20, based on their estimated pace the week of the race.
Course time limits:
10K – 1 hour 50 minutes
Half Marathon: 3 hours 30 minutes
Marathon: 6 hours

Packet pick up
Option 1: Get your packet mailed right to your door for $12.99 (limited time availability).
Option 2: Pick up your packet on
Wednesday, 11/4, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM or
Friday, 11/6, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM,
or
Saturday, 11/7, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at:
Goodwood Brewing
636 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
All registered participants will receive 50% off any appetizers at Goodwood!
Picking up someone else’s packet, don’t forget you must bring their signed waiver.
There will be no race day packet pick up
Participant gear must be picked up at pre-race packet pick up or on race day. *Note for 2020 that there will be no race day packet pick up. If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you: Post-race gear registration

Charity

DIRECTIONS, PARKING & HOTELS
On-Site Parking:
Beckley Creek Park
1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy.
Louisville, KY 40245
Parking is first come first serve for parking around Egg Lawn.
Grass lot parking near the race site is available when Egg Lawn park reaches capacity.
Onsite Parking Map
Hotel:
SpringHill Suites Louisville Hurstbourne/North
10101 Forest Green Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40223
*Ask about the Louisville Marathon group rate!*
Reserve Now
King Suite: $80/night
Double-Double Suite: $85/night

COURSE MAPS & LIVE PARTICIPANT TRACKING
Course Maps:
Marathon Course Map
Marathon Elevation Map
Half Marathon Course Map
Half Marathon Elevation Map
10K Course Map
Spectator Map
Live Participant Tracking:
Click here to download the live participant tracking app, RaceJoy.
Experience race day like never before! Track your race progress while on course. Your family and friends can track your progress and directly send you motivational support while you’re racing.

Pacers
There will be pacers to help you achieve your goal time. Pacers will be at the start holding a sign of the pace they will be consistently running. Run with these pacers and they will help keep you on track to achieve your goal. That’s right, these pacers are dedicated to help lead you to one of the goal times listed below:
Marathon Pace Times:
3:20:00 (7:38 per mile)
3:30:00 (8:00 per mile)
3:40:00 (8:24 per mile)
3:45:00 (8:35 per mile)
4:00:00 (9:09 per mile)
4:15:00 (9:44 per mile)
4:20:00 (9:55 per mile)
4:30:00 (10:18 per mile)
4:40:00 (10:41 per mile)
4:45:00 (10:53 per mile
4:50:00 (11:04 per mile)
5:00:00 (11:27 per mile)
5:30:00 (12:36 per mile)
5:45:00 (13:10 per mile)
6:00:00 (13.45 per mile)
Sweeper
Half Marathon Pace Times:
2:00:00 (9:10 per mile)
2:10:00 (9:55 per mile)
2:20:00 (10:40 per mile)
2:25:00 (11:03 per mile)
2:30:00 (11:26 per mile)
2:35:00 (11:49 per mile)
2:40:00 (12:12 per mile)
2:45:00 (12:35 per mile)
2:50:00 (12:59 per mile)
2:55:00 (13:22 per mile)
3:00:00 (13:44 per mile)
Want to be a pacer? Email louisvillemarathon@kentuckyruns.com
Actual pacer finish times may vary from the advertised pace time, times are not guaranteed. Pacer time slots subject to change.

BEER

Awards
A finisher medal will be awarded to every participant.
A winner medal will be awarded to the top 3 participants, male and female, in each age group and overall for each distance category.
Participants must be present on race day to receive a medal.
Age Categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
If you do not pick up your medal there will be a $5 fee to have it mailed to you. Post race medal request registration. *Note for 2020 we will be sending age category medals free of charge. We will contact all age category winners.

Results & Photos
Free post-race digital photos!
Won an award and didn’t pick up your medal? Follow this post race medal request registration link. *Note for 2020 we will be sending age category medals free of charge. We will contact all age category winners.
2020 Results – Submit virtual results here too!
2020 Photos
2020 even more photos!
2019 Results
2019 Photos
2018 Results
2018 Photos
2017 Results
2017 Photos

Volunteer info

CONTACT US AND FAQS
You will enter your credit card information at the time of registration, but your card will not be charged until 10/21.
Need help with your registration? Race Transfer? Change your t-shirt size? Bib exchange? etc. Click here.
Runners and walkers can participate in this race. See the schedule above for the time limit. One participant will start every 5 seconds.
This run will be chip timed. Participants wear a timing chip integrated with their bib number that starts their individual time when they cross the start line and stops it when they cross the finish line.
Participant gear must be picked up at pre-packet pickup or mailed to you. If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you. Post-race shirt request link.
If you ordered your race packet to be mailed to you or signed up for the virtual run, your gear will typically arrive 1 – 4 days before the race day. It will be sent to the address you entered in during registration. If your package does not arrive before the race day, please come to packet pick up or the race site where you will be re-assigned your bib and gear.
Headphones/iPod/mp3 devices are allowed, though are strongly not recommended. It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.
If at any time you are in need of assistance throughout the run please notify a volunteer or course monitor.
All participants are required to sign an online waiver. There will be no paper waivers to minimize touchpoints.
No Dogs. Strollers are allowed for walkers & joggers only and the parent/guardian must sign a waiver on behalf of their child(ren) in the stroller.
All water stations include water and Half Marathon water stations include water and sports drink. All drinks will be in sealed bottles and participants will be able to take them off of the table themselves to minimize touchpoints.
The run will start rain, snow or shine. The run could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. The above schedule is weather dependent.
You can transfer to a different distance within the same race up to 7 days before the run. If you are transferring to a more expensive race you’ll have to pay the difference of the registration fees.
You can transfer your registration/bib # to another participant for $6 up to 3 days before the run.
You can defer your registration to next year’s race or any other KentuckyRuns.com race for $6 up to 17 days before the run. After that, you can still defer for $15 until the day prior to packet pick up. All deferment requests must be sent via e-mail and please include your name, the race your currently in and which race you would like to defer into.
You can manage your shirt size and any other add-ons up to 10 days before the race day.
Email: info@allcommunityevents.com
Phone: 224-757-5425
Office hours: M – F from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
*We may not be in the office on Mondays or Fridays due to being on-site for events.