The Kentucky Derby race for 2025 took place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The event was held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with the post time set for 6:57 p.m. Eastern Time. This was the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, also known as “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports”.
Traditionally, the Kentucky Derby is held annually on the first Saturday in May, and the 2026 Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026.
