Backside Trail Marathon

Pasta dinner with packet pickup at Quest Outdoors...pasta is made by Carlie from True North Catering!!!

Our 2025 Backside Trail 1/2 Marathon Winners!

Womens 1/2 Winners
1. Bethany Pratt
2. Abigail Rivera
3. Kayla Franck

Men’s 1/2 Winners
1. Chad Stepp
2. Josh Elliot
3. Eric Allgeier

Congratulations to all who ran!

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Our 2025 Backside Trail Marathon Winners! (Full Marathon)

Women’s Full
1. Daisy Packard
2. Grace Duplessis
3. Rachel Elliot

Men’s Full
1. Patrick Hammond
2. Austin Schaffner
3. Walker Augustyniak

Thank you to ALL who ran the race with Headfirst Performance. We thank everyone who volunteered and helped, and can’t wait to see everyone next year!

2025 Backside Trail was a blast!!

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Pictures from the Backside Trail Marathon and Half. Thank you Joshua Allen!!!

2025 Backside - Google Drive

Enjoy your weekend friends!

Join us to run,volunteer, or just hang out!

Welcome to the Backside Trail Marathon & Half!

Sunday, April 27 | 8:00 AM | Seneca Park, Louisville

Run the roads Saturday, then hit the trails Sunday — or just come for the Backside and enjoy the ride. This is your chance to race through beautiful Cherokee Park, one of the original Olmsted-designed parks.

WHAT TO KNOW:

Packet Pickup:
Saturday, April 26 at Quest Outdoors (4–6 PM)

Race Day at 7:00 AM (Start/Finish area)

Choose Your Challenge:
Half or Full Trail Marathon

Or go big with the Double Down — run both days and earn special bling

Aid stations every 2–4 miles

Drop bag area available (must be labeled, no trash bags)

8-hour course limit – trail running shoes highly recommended

“Tired legs, muddy shoes, great views – always a must-do race!”
Whether you’re going all-in or just out for a trail adventure, Backside delivers the fun.

Course maps & full info: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=122993

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Check out this video by Todd and Cynthia! Thank you for all you do!

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Join us for the the April 27th for the Backside Trail Marathon and Half. Come out and join us. With so many races this month Come run the Backside as the bonus run and spend the day celebrating all the great running you have done. Let's have a party!

Congrats to our winners of Louisville Lovin’ the Hills 2025!

The 21st running of LLTH was a great success and thanks to everyone involved!

Our Men’s first place for the 50k was Jameson Klepner.

Our Women’s first place for the 50k was Daisy Packer.

Congrats to both racers for their finishes and congrats to all who competed Saturday!

Stay tuned for the Backside Trail Marathon on April 27th, 2025. Sign ups are live on UltraSignup!

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