The Kentucky Derby is the most famous horse race in the United States and the first leg of the Triple Crown. Held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, the 1¼-mile Grade I stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbreds is known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” Beyond the race itself, Derby Week features fashion, celebrity appearances, hospitality events, and a longstanding tradition of mint juleps and extravagant hats.