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If you are new to the Louisville Community or simply plan to travel during the festivities, we are glad to welcome you to the City of Louisville. Louisville's history and culture are celebrated best through the dynamic events of the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon would like to thank the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau with helping select various hotels around the Downtown Louisville area with special rates for the participants of the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon.

The Official Headquarters hotel for the 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon is the Marriott Downtown. Located in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, the Louisville Marriott Downtown is the city’s newest grand tradition for important business event, stylish social gatherings or weekend escapes. The Louisville Marriott Downtown is within steps of Louisville attractions like Waterfront Park, Louisville Slugger Museum, Louisville Glassworks, and the new Muhammad Ali Center.

The Marathon & miniMarathon completes just a few blocks from the hotel on Louisville's Waterfront.

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Louisville, Kentucky is a unique blend of old and new, a sophisticated city with southern charm and unparalleled hospitality. From the beauty of the mighty Ohio River to the excitement of thoroughbred racing at Churchill Downs, Metro Louisville offers attractions and recreation for visitors of every age. We hope you will enjoy some of the other Kentucky Derby Festival events or area offerings while you're visiting America's 16th largest city.

For additional information, please contact the Louisville Convention and Visitor Bureau at 1-800-626-5646.