Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K 2026

The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K begins and ends in downtown Louisville, connecting the race to the city’s bourbon heritage. It features a half marathon and a 5K, welcoming walkers. Half marathon participants must maintain a 15-minute-per-mile pace. The course travels through Cherokee Park before heading back downtown. The event highlights Louisville and Kentucky’s 200 years of distilling history through bourbon-themed race elements. Its post-race gathering was recognized by Runner's World as one of the nation's best.