Kentucky Derby Festival debuting new 5K race in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Derby Festival will have another race this spring for runners.

KDF will debut a new 5K race on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon will be held on April 26.

Registration for the inaugural 5K opens at 9 a.m. on Jan. 9. To register, click here. 

"The Kentucky Derby Festival 5K will offer a unique experience race weekend with an evening run over the Ohio River just before sunset," Chris Martini, Kentucky Derby Festival Race Director, said in a news release. "Festival fans and families at all fitness levels can participate. It’s also an opportunity for runners to get a warm-up in ahead of their half or full the next day."

The race is open to anyone 10 years and older. KDF said runners who complete both the 5K race and minimarathon or marathon will receive a special medal.

According to a news release, participants will run a looped course that starts and finishes at the Harbor Lawn in Waterfront Park. The course includes a lap on the Big Four Bridge.

It costs $45 to register for the race. All 5K participants will receive a medal and a shirt.