Backside Trail Marathon - Louisville, KY

Rockcreek Lexington Road, United States • 26 Apr 2026

Backside Trail Marathon : April 26, 2026

The event takes place in Seneca and Cherokee Parks in Louisville, KY. Distances offered:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon

The full marathon runs the same trail course twice. The course is high-quality single-track through Cherokee Park, described as gently rolling. Trail running footwear is recommended and runners are advised that trail times may be substantially slower than road times; the organizer notes an expectation of about 130% of normal road time or more.

Logistics, aid and awards

Packet pick up is available at Quest Outdoors (Shelbyville Plaza, 4600 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207) and at the start/finish on race day. The start/finish area is by the basketball courts in Seneca Park near the intersection of Cherokee Gardens and Pee Wee Reese Road; GPS coordinates for the start/finish are 38.240756, -85.674632. There is a parking lot by the softball field and a grassy area for vendor tents.

There are three aid stations: one at the start/finish and two on course, roughly 2-4 miles apart. Each runner may have one labeled drop bag; garbage bags are not allowed. There is a strict 8 hour time limit on the course. Every finisher in both distances receives a medal; runners who register as a Double Down receive a special designation on their award. Shirt sizes are unisex at checkout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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