Backside Trail Marathon Louisville, KY   Apr 27, 2025

Run a full or half marathon through the rolling single track trails of historical Cherokee and Seneca Parks.

The Backside Trail Marathon is a TRAIL run and is much harder than your typical marathon. Be prepared for adventure and fun! The trails are high-quality single-track, described as gently rolling, but this is subjective. If you have never run trails before, these are a great intro into trail running, but don’t expect to match your road time. Expect 130% of your normal road time or more. Trail running footwear is recommended.

Some people love the idea of running back-to-back races in the same weekend. Typically this is a logistical challenge, but this race takes place the day after several nearby marathons and half marathons. If you choose to Double Down, you’ll get some special bling on your medal!