About Us

The Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon is celebrating its 9th and 37th year, respectively, in putting on the BIGGEST running party of the spring. Runners from all 50 states and several foreign countries annually complete the scenic road race that finishes in downtown Louisville. The miniMarathon now attracts more than 10,000 entrants each year and is ranked among the nation's top 50 races by USA Track and Field. Over 2,000 participate annually in the Marathon. Our organization is made up of eight Kentucky Derby Festival Board Members that serve on the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon Race Committee. Also, more than 25 volunteers give of their time to also serve on the race committee.

Race Committee

Race Chair: Wendell Jones
Executive Chair: Trish Osborn
Assistant Chair: Steve Bale
Assistant Chair: Brannon Dixon
Assistant Chair: Kim Hite
Assistant Chair: Beverly Keepers
Assistant Chair: Denny Simonavice
Assistant Chair: Marty Storch
Assistant Chair: Mike Tully
Assistant Chair: Dan Young
Race Director: Chad Pickering

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon, please email us at minimarathon@kdf.org or call 502.584.6383 or 1.800.928.3378

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Mailing Address:

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
1001 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40203