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Home of the Kentucky Derby! The racetrack occupies 147 acres, featuring a one-mile dirt, oval racetrack and a seven furlong turf race course.
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Known as the home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs Racetrack conducts Thoroughbred horse racing in Louisville, Kentucky during three race meets in the Spring, September, and the Fall. Thoroughbred racing, the Kentucky Derby, and the Kentucky Oaks have run continuously at Churchill Downs Racetrack since 1875. In addition, Churchill Downs Racetrack has hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championship eight times. Over the course of three centuries, the track has completed several massive renovation projects to modernize its venerable grandstand and clubhouse and to accommodate its more than 165,000 guests on Kentucky Derby Day. Modernization projects have included the construction of private luxury suites and integrated simulcast areas, the installation of permanent lights to operate night-time race programs, and building The Big Board – the world’s largest 4k video screen. The Twin Spires that sit atop the grandstands remain the most recognizable architectural feature of Churchill Downs and serve as a symbol of the racetrack. The spires were designed by architect Joseph Dominic Baldez and were built in 1895 – they shine across the world’s most legendary racetrack each night.

11/01/2026

Still making Thanksgiving plans? 🦃

Bring the family to Churchill Downs and spend the day enjoying great food and live racing beneath the Twin Spires!

10/31/2026

No tricks, just treats! Happy Halloween from under the Twin Spires! 🎃

What are your Halloween plans? 👇👇

10/29/2026

Boop 👉🐴

10/29/2026

10/27/2026

Staring contest with Harley... Go! 👀

10/27/2026

Know a veteran or active-duty service member who deserves to be recognized? Submit their photo and story for a chance to see them featured on the Big Board during Military Appreciation Day, presented by Coca-Cola, at Churchill Downs!

🗓️ Sunday, November 8th
📍Churchill Downs
Submit their name/photo here: https://bit.ly/48h75Vn

10/25/2026

We had a spooktacular day under the Twin Spires celebrating Trick or Treat at the Track! 🎃🍬

From creative costumes and trick-or-treating to exciting races, the day was filled with unforgettable memories!

Which costume was your favorite? We might be a little biased, but ours is the mini Cherie DeVaux!

10/23/2026

Racing is BACK beneath the Twin Spires! 🐎

Kick off Fall Meet this Sunday with trick-or-treating, free pumpkins, kids activities, the Headless Horseman and a full day of live racing! 🎃

10/20/2026

📣 Thanksgiving at the track is calling.

A day spent with the people you love, a little excitement in the air, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass and give thanks.

Get tickets for the whole family and start a new holiday tradition with us: https://bit.ly/4rOKGaV

10/18/2026

Calling all little ghouls, goblins and racing fans! 🎃🏇

Get ready for a spook-tacular day at Churchill Downs with Family Adventure Day: Trick-or-Treat at the Track! Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, kid-friendly activities, games, crafts, inflatables and plenty of Halloween fun under the Twin Spires.

Keep an eye out for Churchill Charlie, the Headless Horseman and more surprises throughout the day!

Children attend FREE with a paying adult (up to 2 children per paying adult), so bring the whole family and make some Halloween memories at the track.

Grab your costumes and secure your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4dwi9kB

Address

700 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY
40208

Telephone

+15026364400

Website

http://www.ChurchillDowns.com/

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