Caroline Gosser won the women's division of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon with a time of 1:16:10. The event took place on April 25, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Key points
Caroline Gosser won the women's division
Gosser's time was 1:16:10
Event took place on April 25, 2026
Location was Louisville, Kentucky
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Mackenzie Phillips crosses the finish line holding her daughter Wilson following the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
Caroline Gosser crosses the finish line to win the womenās division of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Gosserās time was 1:16:10.
Erica Hopper crosses the finish line o win the womenās division of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Hopperās time was 3:01:05.
Derek Steele crosses the finish line to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Steeleās time was 2:26:51, and holding the banner from left, Daniel Greenberg, and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
Heather Wilson takes photos of the runners at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
Q&A
Who won the women's division of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon?
Caroline Gosser won the women's division with a time of 1:16:10.
When was the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon held?
The marathon was held on April 25, 2026.
Where did the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival marathons take place?
The marathons took place in Louisville, Kentucky.
What was the finish time for Caroline Gosser in the marathon?
Caroline Gosser finished with a time of 1:16:10.
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James Quattlebaum, right, leads Johnnie Guy as they head down Market Street at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Quattlebaum won the miniMarathon at a time of 1:02:12, and Guy finished second with a time of 1:03:37.
Levi Shank, left, and Amanda Regier run in costume following the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
Marcus Goodwin arrives with the torch to ignite the Runners Flame at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
Steve Majewski crosses the finish line waving the flag at the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival mniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
Runners break from the starting line at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
Runners break from the starting line at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
A runner is helped across the finish line at the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners make their way down W. Main Street as they participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners make their way down W. Main Street as they participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners make their way down W. Main Street as they participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Theia Norris, 7, from Brandenburg, Ky. high fives runners as they make their way down W. Main Street during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Theia Norris, 7, from Brandenburg, Ky. encourages runners as they make their way down W. Main Street during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sisters Amanda Heath, left, and Eliza Heath, right, encourage runners as they pass around Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass around Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass around Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass around Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sarah Webber, left, and Julia Barker celebrate as their friends and runners Ali Ritro and Gretchen Frommeyer run past Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sarah Webber, far left, and Julia Barker, far right, celebrate with their friends and runners Ali Ritro, second from left, and Gretchen Frommeyer, second from right, near Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Becca and Greg Robson, from left, take a photo with runner Evan Jolgren in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runner Grace Fitzsimmons, left, takes a selfie with her work friend Taylor Barrett, both from Louisville, as runners pass around Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners are given oranges to refuel in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners are given oranges to refuel in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners are given oranges to refuel in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sandy Weiter passes out oranges to runners with her niece Juliana Paulino, 6, and grandson Tripp Weiter, 8, in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sandy Weiter passes out oranges to runners with her niece Juliana Paulino, 6, and grandson Tripp Weiter, 8, in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sandy Weiter passes out oranges to runners with her niece Juliana Paulino, 6, and grandchildren Ryann Weiter, 11, far left, and Tripp Weiter, 8, far right, in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners are given oranges to refuel in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners are given oranges to refuel in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Vernon Smith pushes his granddaughter Hadormie Hill, 5, along with Maggie McGowan as they pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners do the ĆYĆ in the YMCA song as they pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Latasha White, right, cheers on her cousin and runner James Brockington near Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Bianca Gonzales, from Cincinnati, Ohio, cheers on runners during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Bianca Gonzales, from Cincinnati, Ohio, cheers on runners during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Bianca Gonzales, from Cincinnati, Ohio, right, hugs friend and runner Isabella during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Mackenzie Phillips crosses the finish line holding her daughter Wilson following the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
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Mackenzie Phillips crosses the finish line holding her daughter Wilson following the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
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Caroline Gosser crosses the finish line to win the womenās division of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Gosserās time was 1:16:10.
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Erica Hopper crosses the finish line o win the womenās division of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Hopperās time was 3:01:05.
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Derek Steele crosses the finish line to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Steeleās time was 2:26:51, and holding the banner from left, Daniel Greenberg, and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
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Heather Wilson takes photos of the runners at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
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James Quattlebaum, right, leads Johnnie Guy as they head down Market Street at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Quattlebaum won the miniMarathon at a time of 1:02:12, and Guy finished second with a time of 1:03:37.
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Levi Shank, left, and Amanda Regier run in costume following the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
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Marcus Goodwin arrives with the torch to ignite the Runners Flame at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
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Steve Majewski crosses the finish line waving the flag at the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival mniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
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Runners break from the starting line at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
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Runners break from the starting line at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
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A runner is helped across the finish line at the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky.
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners make their way down W. Main Street as they participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners make their way down W. Main Street as they participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners make their way down W. Main Street as they participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Theia Norris, 7, from Brandenburg, Ky. high fives runners as they make their way down W. Main Street during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Theia Norris, 7, from Brandenburg, Ky. encourages runners as they make their way down W. Main Street during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sisters Amanda Heath, left, and Eliza Heath, right, encourage runners as they pass around Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass around Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass around Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass around Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sarah Webber, left, and Julia Barker celebrate as their friends and runners Ali Ritro and Gretchen Frommeyer run past Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sarah Webber, far left, and Julia Barker, far right, celebrate with their friends and runners Ali Ritro, second from left, and Gretchen Frommeyer, second from right, near Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Becca and Greg Robson, from left, take a photo with runner Evan Jolgren in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runner Grace Fitzsimmons, left, takes a selfie with her work friend Taylor Barrett, both from Louisville, as runners pass around Central Park in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners are given oranges to refuel in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners are given oranges to refuel in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners are given oranges to refuel in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sandy Weiter passes out oranges to runners with her niece Juliana Paulino, 6, and grandson Tripp Weiter, 8, in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sandy Weiter passes out oranges to runners with her niece Juliana Paulino, 6, and grandson Tripp Weiter, 8, in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Sandy Weiter passes out oranges to runners with her niece Juliana Paulino, 6, and grandchildren Ryann Weiter, 11, far left, and Tripp Weiter, 8, far right, in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners are given oranges to refuel in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners are given oranges to refuel in Old Louisville during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Vernon Smith pushes his granddaughter Hadormie Hill, 5, along with Maggie McGowan as they pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass by Churchill Downs during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners do the ĆYĆ in the YMCA song as they pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Latasha White, right, cheers on her cousin and runner James Brockington near Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners pass through Iroquois Park during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Bianca Gonzales, from Cincinnati, Ohio, cheers on runners during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Runners participate in the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Bianca Gonzales, from Cincinnati, Ohio, cheers on runners during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
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Apr 25, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Bianca Gonzales, from Cincinnati, Ohio, right, hugs friend and runner Isabella during the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Luke Franke/Special to The Courier-Journal
It's not the most exciting two minutes in sports. After all, we're still a week away from the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
Still, the annual Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon, held this year on April 25, always produce some exciting highlights. The course loops through Louisville, starting near Waterfront Park into downtown and eventually Churchill Downs, with those running the full 26.2-mile marathon āĀ more than 200 furlongs, if you prefer to use the horse racing term āĀ directed on to Iroquois Park as well.
The event annually brings out about 10,000 runners, from seasoned athletes with eyes on the Boston Marathon to more casual attendees. This year included more than 12,000 participants, according to festival officials, with entrants from all 50 states and 10 countries.
Those at the top of the leaderboard finished with some impressive times.
Derek Steele crosses the finish line to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Steeleās time was 2:26:51, and holding the banner from left, Daniel Greenberg, and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
Derek Steele crosses the finish line to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Steeleās time was 2:26:51, and holding the banner from left, Daniel Greenberg, and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
Derek Steele ran the fastest full marathon among men, with a time of 2:26:51, while Erica Hopper's time of 3:01:05 was best among women. Steele is from Huntington, West Virginia, while Hopper is from Maryville, Tennessee.
Erica Hopper crosses the finish line o win the womenās division of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Hopperās time was 3:01:05.
Erica Hopper crosses the finish line o win the womenās division of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Louisville Ky. Hopperās time was 3:01:05.
In the minimarathon, meanwhile, James Quattlebaum led the way among men with a time of 1:02:12 while Caroline Gosser was the fastest woman at 1:16:10. Quattlebaum is from Greenville, South Carolina, while Gosser is from Louisville. Jose Pulido of Flowery Branch, Georgia, led the wheelchair minimarathon with a time of 53:22.
The runs lead into the final week of the Kentucky Derby Festival, with the annual race set for May 2 at Churchill Downs. Some of the bigger upcoming festival events this week include the Great Bed Races on April 27 and the Great Steamboat Race on April 29. Check out the full schedule on the Kentucky Derby Festival website.