How hilly is the Derby City 10K (Louisville)?
The Derby City 10K (Louisville) is described as flat.
Derby City 10K (Louisville) 10K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Derby City 10K (Louisville) 10K at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 83/100
- Evidence depth
- 37 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Derby City 10K (Louisville) 10K has known course details for its 10k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 10 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Countryside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Derby City 10K (Louisville) route go?
The Derby City 10K (Louisville) route starts at Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 and finishes at Outside Louisville Slugger Field, downtown Louisville. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Whiskey Row, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Historic Main Street, Jefferson Square Park and Kentucky Opera. Three on-course aid stations serving Louisville Pure Tap water and Gatorade, plus a Norton Sports Health first aid station and portable toilets.
What should runners know on race day for the Derby City 10K (Louisville)?
Several downtown Louisville street closures and no-parking areas; road closures begin around 4 a.m. and last through noon, peaking 7 to 9:30 a.m. 3.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Waterfront
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open Entry road 10K.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 3
- Closed roads
- Several downtown Louisville street closures and no-parking areas; road closures begin around 4 a.m. and last through noon, peaking 7 to 9:30 a.m.
- Medal
- Finisher's medal for all 10K participants; an exclusive Triple Crown of Running finisher medal for completing all three series races.
- Finisher tee
- Participants receive a long-sleeve race shirt and wearable swag.
Access and course status
- Start
- Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
- Finish
- Outside Louisville Slugger Field, downtown Louisville
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Whiskey Row, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Historic Main Street, Jefferson Square Park, Kentucky Opera, Lynn Family Stadium, KFC Yum! Center, Louisville Slugger Field
- Notable features
- Post-race party outside Louisville Slugger Field with refreshments and entertainment, including one free beer for participants aged 21 and over
- Showcases downtown Louisville's blend of historic, art deco and modern architecture, headlined by running down legendary Whiskey Row
- Three on-course aid stations serving Louisville Pure Tap water and Gatorade, plus a Norton Sports Health first aid station and portable toilets
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 9°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 83Favourability /100