Urban Bourbon Half Marathon Review





The Urban Bourbon Half takes place in Louisville, Kentucky which is known to be the home for the world’s great bourbon.  And the race is know for having the best after party. 
Made it to Louisville, woohoo! We decided to go sightseeing, walked around the beautiful downtown, visited some fun stores, we enjoyed the beautiful weather. 
We made it to @urbanbourbonhalf expo at the Louisville Slugger Field, it was super fun and well organized.  Had some bourbon that they had for tasting and picked up my bib and a super nice long sleeve shirt. 

Morning of the race I felt confident, we stayed downtown so start line was a short walk. It was cold, 40°, but I had plenty of layers to keep me warm. Race started at 8 sharp and loved running towards the sunrise, it was beautiful and the warmth of the sun coming out is what I needed. 
The course was beautiful, we crossed the impressive bridge that connects Kentucky and Indiana, ran around Jeffersonville for a mile or two and came back to Louisville to enter the beautiful trail. Surrounded by beautiful trees and creeks. Then we continued the course by the river and towards the finish line. 

I was fighting back tears when I crossed the finish line. But quickly got distracted by the Panera bagels, I was very hungry and the cinnamon bagel was what I needed. 
My results: 
13.11 miles 
2:16 
10:27/ mi 
Place: 112th of 294 (41-50) 
Let me tell you I have not been to many races but I can tell you that the after race bash of the Urban Bourbon Half is the best! With live music, delicious soup to keep you going and all the bourbon tasting, it was absolutely fantastic. I ate, I danced and I celebrated like I should have. I did go for the race but stayed for all the bourbon. 
Fantastic experience, would love to run it again.