Home of the Backside Trail Marathon, presented by Quest Outdoors.
Run a full or half marathon through the rolling single track trails of historical Cherokee and Seneca Parks.
05/07/2025
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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05/07/2025
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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04/30/2025
Pictures from the Backside Trail Marathon and Half. Thank you Joshua Allen!!!
04/25/2025
Enjoy your weekend friends!
Join us to run,volunteer, or just hang out!
04/09/2025
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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04/09/2025
Check out this video by Todd and Cynthia! Thank you for all you do!
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04/09/2025
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!
02/11/2025
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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04/28/2024
Congrats to our Backside Trail Marathon 2024 Women’s Whole Winners!!!
1st Place- Tavi Wall
2nd Place- Rachel Elliott
3rd Place- Erin Zervas
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04/28/2024
A big congrats to our Backside Trail Marathon 2024 Men’s Whole Winners!
1st Place- Benny Shirrell
2nd Place- Will Rivera
3rd Place- David Martin
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04/28/2024
Congrats to our Backside Trail Women’s Half Marathon Winners!
1st Place- Amanda LeBlanc
2nd Place- Alicia Heyne
3rd Place- Corey Long
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