Louisville's 'Triple Crown of Running' concludes with 10-mile race

New 8K and youth races added to annual running series

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:19am

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The 'Triple Crown of Running' in Louisville, Kentucky came to a close on Saturday with the annual 10-mile race. The event, which started at 4th Street and Central Street and ended at the L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, featured two new race distances - an 8K and a shorter youth race - in addition to the traditional 10-mile run. Many runners used the race as preparation for the upcoming Kentucky Derby Festival mini and full marathons.

Why it matters

The 'Triple Crown of Running' is a beloved annual tradition in Louisville that draws thousands of runners to the city. The addition of new race distances helps accommodate runners of all skill levels and ages, making the event more inclusive and accessible to the community.

The details

The 10-mile race is the grand finale of Louisville's 'Triple Crown of Running' series. This year, organizers added an 8K race and a shorter youth race to the lineup, providing more options for runners. Many participants, like Louisville Fire Capt. Donovan Sims, used the 10-mile event to gauge their fitness ahead of the Kentucky Derby Festival marathons.

  • The 'Triple Crown of Running' concluded on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The 10-mile race started at 4th Street and Central Street and ended at the L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.

The players

Donovan Sims

A Louisville Fire Captain who participated in the 10-mile race as part of his training for the upcoming Kentucky Derby Festival marathons.

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What they’re saying

“Always just trying to get better with each run. My goal for this one was to be under an hour and 10 minutes and I got like 1-09. So, I hit that goal and got better.”

— Donovan Sims, Louisville Fire Captain

The takeaway

The 'Triple Crown of Running' in Louisville continues to evolve and adapt to the needs of the local running community. By adding new race distances, the event is becoming more inclusive and accessible, helping to draw even more participants to the city's beloved annual running tradition.