LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby Festival and Norton Sports Health are bringing back their annual free training program ahead of the 2026 miniMarathon and Marathon.

Registration for the 15-week program opens Thursday, Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. on the Derby Festival's website . The 2026 miniMarathon and Marathon will take place Saturday, April 25.

“The Norton Sports Health Training Program has helped runners prepare for race day for more than a decade,” said Chris Martini, Kentucky Derby Festival race director. “Whether participants are training for their first mini or just looking to improve their time, this free program provides the tools and motivation they need to reach the Finish Line.”

According to a KDF release, the free training program includes a one-page quick reference Official

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