Kentucky Derby 2025 Post Times. The kentucky derby is a grade 1 stakes race held annually at churchill downs in louisville, kentucky and is run over a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs). While the inside posts may offer a shorter route to the first turn, it can be challenging to secure racing room in a large field.

And this year, the excitement is bigger than ever. The kentucky derby 2025 road to the derby schedule is here.