January 29, 2025. Louisville, KY. – Secure your spot soon for Kentucky’s largest day of road racing as space is filling up fast! Registration for the 2025 GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon, set for Saturday, April 26, has reached more than 50 percent capacity. The cap for both races combined is 12,000 participants. Runners can reserve their place by registering at DerbyFestivalMarathon.com.

“Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of one of the top road races in the country,” said Chris Martini, Kentucky Derby Festival Race Director. “We encourage those planning to participate to register now to secure their spot for the GE Appliances mini, Marathon or Relay.”

Current registration is $95 for the miniMarathon and $105 for the Marathon. Registration prices increase on Monday, February 3^rd.

The GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon will start simultaneously at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, on Main Street, near Slugger Field. New for 2025, the Finish Line will return to Preston and Witherspoon streets, just outside of the Waterfront. This year marks the 52^nd annual miniMarathon and the 24^th run of the Marathon.

GE Appliances is the Title Sponsor of the miniMarathon and Marathon. Official Race Medical Provider & Training Partner: Norton Sports Health. Contributing Sponsors are Churchill Downs, Kentucky Department of Tourism, Louisville Water Company, Powerade and TEN20 Craft Brewery. Official Nutrition Partner: Publix. Official Bourbon Retail Partner: Evergreen Liquors. Official Refuel Partner: Prairie Farms. Official Pace Team Sponsor: Ken Combs Running Store. Official Hotel: The Galt House Hotel. Official Timing Sponsor: Rumpke Waste & Recycling. Official Broadcast Partner: WLKY. Media Sponsor: 99.7 DJX.