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Marathon
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
Saturday, April 25, 2026Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Goal time
3:15:00
Adjusted time (preview)
About 98 m of climbing and 99 m of descent. Rolling.
Almost all within 2%No grades over 6%Three climbs
Impacts
Based on the historical mean for the race window over the last 10 years, ±5 days.
Elevation
Heat
Wind
Total Impact
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Pacing and conditions FAQ
Beyond conditions
Conditions are only part of the race-day loss
Pacing mistakes often add several minutes, sometimes more than conditions alone, especially when the course and conditions are not ideal.
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Weather-adjusted splits
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