OCT 18, 2025
Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K
The Spirit of Racing is Alive and Well
Since our Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K is meant for those age 21 or older, you must be at least 21 on race day to register.
OCT 18, 2025
Since our Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K is meant for those age 21 or older, you must be at least 21 on race day to register.
The Bourbon Bash at Fourth Street Live! is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Race participants can enjoy a sampling of bourbons from several Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillers. You can also enjoy Bearno’s Pizza, local craft beer, burgoo, vegetable soup and plenty of photo opportunities. The popular local band Louisville Crashers will perform.
Guest admission to the Bourbon Bash is $30 and can be purchased online during registration, at packet pick-up and on race day. Packet pick-up and race day purchases are cash or credit cards.
New this year, we are offering a Bourbon tasting at Against the Grain Brewery in Louisville Slugger Field, the same location as our general packet pickup. There will be two options – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; each seating can accommodate up to 40 people. Led by a Bourbon expert, you’ll explore the unique styles of four, distinct Bourbons.
Included in the tasting program you will learn how Bourbon is made, the history of Bourbon distilling, the background and history of the Bourbon you are tasting and how each bottle earned its name. At the completion of the program you will have learned how to taste, nose and differentiate the flavors from the Bourbons you have sampled.
UBHM and UB5K participants – and others wishing to join in a unique entertainment experience – can score a custom-made, collectible pin on our Urban Bourbon Walk. Visit one – or all – of the locations on Oct. 18. Runners who show their finisher’s medal and make a purchase can receive a custom pin. Each establishment will have a different colored pin, so collect them all!
NOTE: We are currently finalizing the list of participating establishments. Check back in the spring for more information.
This two-hour bourbon walking tour takes you down Historic Main Street, where your guide will share a history of Bourbon whiskey production in Louisville, including Whiskey Row’s historic past. You’ll also learn what it takes to transform whiskey into Bourbon and hear about famous distillers – like Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr., Evan Williams and others who made Louisville a major whiskey producer. The tour includes two stops for tastings at Louisville’s well-known Bourbon downtown distilleries, where you’ll learn the history of the Bourbons you are tasting. There are two tours available: Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. and Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. There is a maximum capacity of 20 people per tour.
In 2025, you will have three restaurant options for your bourbon-themed dinners. Each restaurant will offer two seatings with limited availability. You must reserve your spot during registration; the deadline is Oct. 12, 2025.
Monk’s Road Boiler House
Monk’s Road Boiler House is offering a three-course dinner for our race participants and their guests. Monk’s Road Boiler House is a luxury-style chophouse from Log Still Distillery. Located in the heart of Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville, it offers fine dining and tasting room experiences..
High Stakes Grill
Located at the top of the Tempo by Hilton, High Stakes is offering a three-course dinner for our race participants and their guests. Enjoy a modern take on the classic American grill that showcases culinary traditions and flavorsome grilling techniques with a dedication to high-quality ingredients.
8Up Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
Located on the top of the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Louisville, 8Up Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen draws you in with three distinctive experiences – a moody restaurant, a lively lounge, and rooftop bar. It offers locally inspired menus that showcase elevated American comfort food made from fresh, sustainable and organic ingredients.