Backside Trail Marathon - Louisville, KY
Rockcreek Lexington Road, United States • 26 Apr 2026
Event details
The Backside Trail Marathon takes place in Louisville, KY, in Seneca and Cherokee Parks on April 26, 2026. The event was started in 2012 by Quest Outdoors. Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
Packets can be picked up at Quest Outdoors in Shelbyville Plaza the day before the race or at the start/finish on race day. Quest Outdoors is located at 4600 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207. There is parking by the softball field and vendor tents on the nearby grassy area. Registration closes on Mon, Oct 19.
Course and race services
The course is a single-track trail through Cherokee Park; the full marathon runs the same course twice. A course and elevation map is available through the event's provided link. There are three aid stations - one at the start/finish and two on the course spaced roughly 2 to 4 miles apart. Each runner may have one labeled drop bag; garbage bags are not allowed.
Every finisher in both distances receives a medal. A special medal designation is available for participants who choose the "Double Down" option for running back-to-back races in the same weekend; registrants must indicate this option at registration to receive the special award. There is a strict 8 hour time limit on the course; runners not on pace may have their timing chip removed and will not receive an official time. Trail running footwear is recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.