What time does the Race start?
The Marathon and miniMarathon both start at 7:30 a.m. Wheelchairs start at 7:25 a.m.

Where do I pick up my packet?
Race packets are available at the Bluegrass Family Health Running Wild Expo at the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Enter Building at Third and Market Streets! Thursday, April 24th, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday, April 25th, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, April 26th, 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. No Packet Pickup at Race Course Start!

May walkers participate in the miniMarathon or Marathon?
Yes, walkers may participate, but must be able to keep a 15 minute mile pace in the miniMarathon or a 13:45 pace for the full Marathon. Roads will reopen at this pace and course services will not be guaranteed available past this time.

May I pick up my friend or family members race packet?
Yes, you may pick up a friend or family members race packet.

How can I confirm my registration?
Both mail in and online registrations can be confirmed online by clicking on Confirm Registration: http://www.marathonguide.com/register/DerbyFestival/searchbox.cfm

When is the Pasta Dinner?
The Bluegrass Family Health Running Wild Pasta Dinner is Friday, April 25th, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (EDT) on the back side of the Running Wild Expo in the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Enter Building at Third and Market Streets! Tickets are available to pick-up at the Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon Merchandise booth during Expo hours.

How can I purchase tickets for the Pasta Dinner?
Pasta Dinner Tickets are available to purchase by calling 1-800-928-3378. Please have your Credit Card available. If tickets are still available at the expo, they will be available for sale at the Runner Services booth located in the Expo.

Where can I park to catch the buses to the Start Line?
Parking is available in many surface lots and parking garages located very close to the Kentucky International Convention Center in Downtown Louisville. Garages are located on the corner of 3rd and Jefferson, 4th and Market, as well as below the Galt House and Kentucky Center located on Main street.

Where and When do the Buses Run?
The Buses will begin running at 5:15 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. The buses will be picking up participants at three(3) locations, 3rd and Market, 4th and Jefferson and 4th and Main (Please arrive no later than 6 a.m. to bus pick-up points to avoid the possibility of arriving late to the start line. We recommend arriving no later the 6:00 a.m.) *Note - Wheelchair participants will be picked up on Third Street between Jefferson and Market. Handicapped busses will load between 6:15-6:30 a.m. Buses will be departing for Start Line at 6:30 a.m. - no exceptions.

If I have extra running gear with me where can I leave it, and where do a pick it up?
Runner's Gear can be left with the Runner's Gear Truck, which will be stationed at the Iroquois Park Start line. You can pick up your gear at the Runners Reunite area at the finish line located on 4th street between Market and Jefferson streets. Runners gear will be located on the East side of 4th street against the convention center.

Where is the Start Line?
Iroquois Park

Where is the Finish Line?
6th and Market

What time does the Finish Line Close?
The Finish Line will close at 1:30 p.m. Participants for the miniMarathon must maintain a 15 minute mile pace and full Marathoners must maintain a 13:45 pace to finish within the allotted time. Roads along the route will re-open to traffic at this pace. (ex: Mile 1 will re-open to traffic at approx 7:45 a.m. , Mile 7 will re-open at approx. 9:15 a.m.) Note: Runner Premiums, including finishers medals, apply to those participants who complete the course within course time limit.

Where Can I park at the Starting Line?
Limited Parking space is available at Iroquois High School. Iroquois Amphitheatre will be closed to public use. It is recommended to park at the finish line and ride the shuttles to the start.

Where do I pick up my Marathon and miniMarathon shirt and Poster?
Race T-shirts and posters are available to pick up at Packet Pickup Thursday, April 24th 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and April 25th 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., also race day at the Festival Merchandise booth located in the runners reunite area on 4th street.

How do I find Lost Family Members?
There is an information/Derby Festival Merchandise booth at the entrance to the Bluegrass Family Health Running Wild Expo where family members should meet if lost. Race Day, make arrangements to meet your family at the Runners Reunite area located at 4th and Market streets. There will be alphabetical signs, so choose a letter and meet there.

How do I get from the Finish Line Back to the Start if I parked at Iroquois?
Buses will take participants back to the Start line from 10 a.m. until 2:30p.m. Pick up is at 4th and Jefferson.