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The Kentucky Derby will take place on May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Central Ohioans can celebrate the event with local events in Columbus.
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"The greatest two minutes in sports" is happening on May 2, and central Ohioans are close to the action, whether trekking the distance or staying close to home.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the Triple Crown, will bring the big hats, mint juleps and more not only to Churchill Downs and but also to some spots in Columbus.
As the most-watched horse race in the United States, the 152nd Kentucky Derby can be celebrated near and far by central Ohioans.
The race will take place Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
The race will begin at 6:57 p.m. ET.
The famed race will be aired on various streaming channels. Here's how you can watch:
The Kentucky Derby is scheduled for May 2, 2026.
The Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Various local events will be organized in Columbus to celebrate the Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Derby is known as 'the greatest two minutes in sports' and is the first leg of the Triple Crown.

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Sovereignty, the winner of the 2025 Kentucky Derby, made an appearance on the track during morning workouts. The horse is trained by Bill Mott and share the same barn as 2026 Kentucky Derby contender Chief Wallaby. April 22, 2026
Sovereignty, with jockey Junior Alvarado aboard, emerged victorious at the 2025 Kentucky Derby, prevailing over the 19-horse field through thick mud in 2:02.31 at Churchill Downs after daylong showers.
Sovereignty came out of the 16th gate and went off with the fourth-best odds at 7-1 as the race started. Journalism, which came in as the favorite at 3-1, placed second with Baeza (13-1 odds) rounding out the top three.
The trip may be shorter than you think. It will only take 3 hours and 19 minutes for Downtown residents to get to Louisville by car.
Yes! If you can't make the trip but still want to enjoy the vibe of the day, multiple places in central Ohio will be hosting watch parties:
USA TODAY's Steve Gardner and Cincinnati Enquirer's Kaycee Sloan contributed to this report.
Emily Rohozen is the entertainment and things-to-do editor at The Dispatch and can be reached at erohozen@dispatch.com.
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