The Kentucky Derby is held annually at Churchill Downs, a historic horse racing track located in Louisville, Kentucky. Churchill Downs has been the home of the Kentucky Derby since the race's inception in 1875

. The track is situated at 700 Central Avenue in Louisville and is a National Historic Landmark known for its iconic twin spires

. The Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May each year, attracting large crowds and significant attention as the first leg of the Triple Crown in thoroughbred horse racing