The Ultimate Kentucky Derby Guide: History, Traditions & How to Experience America’s Greatest Race
🏆 The 60-Second Kentucky Derby Answer The Kentucky Derby is the single most famous horse race on Earth—a 1¼-mile showdown for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds held the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. When: First Saturday in May (next running: May 2, 2026) Where: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky Distance: 1¼ miles (10 furlongs) …