Overview
Churchill Downs is the racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is run each year on the first Saturday in May.
History
The track opened in 1875 with the first Kentucky Derby. Its famous twin spires were built in 1895.
Today
Derby week draws enormous crowds and one of the largest event-security operations in the country.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.