What to know forward of the Derby Festival 5K

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby Festival 5K begins Friday, April 24, marking the beginning of a weekend full of racing.

Registration is offered out with 1,500 contributors anticipated on the 5K, a information launch stated. The 5K begins and ends at Harbor Lawn at Waterfront Park.

During the second annual occasion, runners can anticipate a scenic view over the Ohio River at sundown. The looped course kicks off at 7 p.m. and features a lap on the Big Four Bridge, the discharge stated.

The racing enjoyable will proceed with the standard Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon on Saturday, April 25.

All contributors will obtain a finisher’s medal after crossing the end line, the discharge stated. This yr’s design contains a silver horseshoe with the Derby Festival’s signature pink and teal colours.

Runners who full each the Festival 5K and the miniMarathon or Marathon will obtain a particular, one-of-a-kind Challenge Medal to commemorate their expertise, the discharge stated.

 Runners can seize their race packets on the Publix Super Markets Race Expo and Packet Pick-Up at Freedom Hall on the Kentucky Exposition Center. The Race Expo is open Thursday, April 23 from 4 to eight p.m. and on Friday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to eight p.m.