2026 Urban Bourbon Half Marathon

Race Information

The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile experiential destination event that celebrates and promotes 200 years of Louisville and Kentucky distilling history, combined with a two-state half marathon route that celebrates Louisville’s river heritage and provides a distinct downtown running experience.

Participants receive bourbon-themed swag and medals as well as entry into the post-race Urban Bourbon Bash, which was heralded by Runners’ World magazine as one of the best half marathon after-parties in the country. In the Urban Bourbon Bash, all registrants will receive bourbon samples, beer, and hot food including Kentucky burgoo. Walkers may participate but must be able to keep a 15:00 minute per mile pace since roads will reopen at this pace.

Since the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon presented by Jim Beam® is meant for those age 21 or older, includes bourbon and bourbon-themed medals, you must be 21 or older on race day to register.

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Finish at the 50-yard line of historic Gies Memorial Stadium! Snack on bountiful postrace food and then join the rockin’ 27th-Mile Street Fest with live music, a Beer Garden and other festivities.

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