Kentucky Derby Festival unveils medals for minimarathon, marathon races in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Derby Festival shared a first look of medals that will be given to runners of the 2025 GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon.

Competitors will receive the medals once they cross the finish line of the annual races. According to a news release, this year's medal is rose gold and embellished with the Derby Festival's Pegasus symbol surrounded by a starburst design.

"Each year the finisher’s medal is a unique design to commemorate the hard work of our participants as they cross the finish line," Chris Martini, Kentucky Derby Festival Race Director, said in a news release. "This year’s medal celebrates the excitement of the Derby Festival season and the accomplishment of running Kentucky’s largest road race."

The medals also feature signature colors from the race and festival. The medal ribbon reads "Happy Derby!" 

According to a news release, the finisher medals were first introduced in the late 90s. 

The races will start simultaneously April 26 at 7 a.m. on Main Street near Slugger Field. 

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