• Louisville,
    Kentucky,
    United States
  • October
  • 13.1 miles/Half Marathon
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

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The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon presented by Jim BeamĀ® is an exciting, one-of-a-kind marathon featuring the beautiful scenery and bourbon for which Kentucky is famous. Starting and finishing in downtown Louisville, race participants will experience a scenic course through the fall foliage in Cherokee Park and past numerous downtown landmarks. After crossing the Finish Line, all participants receive free entry into the best post-race party around. The post-race Urban Bourbon Bash provides participants with free bourbon tastings, beer, pizza and Kentucky burgoo, all while being serenaded by local live music. Join us in Louisville for this amazing half marathon!

Keri Roeder

Louisville, Kentucky, United States
2 9
2018
"My FAVORITE Hometown Race!"
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Keri Roeder's thoughts:

This was the race that got me into running! I did it for the first time in 2016, and have done it and loved it every year, and am signed up for this year. This is a well-run race that is at the peak of the Fall season, allowing runners to enjoy some of the beauty that Louisville has to offer. There are a few hills, but being able to see the colorful autumn leaves in Cherokee Park makes it worthwhile!

The packet pick-up usually has a good selection of booths and vendors, with ample parking opportunities. And the after-party for this race? AWESOME. You can choose which bourbon vendors to patronize, and enjoy a bowl of burgoo (a regional favorite) with a beer or bourbon in hand. The Louisville Crashers put on a great show, and they do a phenomenal job interfacing with the crowd! The race organizers do a great job encorporating the theme throughout, and I especially love the awesome medals!

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