2025 Inaugural Salida Kentucky Derby Races

Inspired by the Kentucky Derby.

E 15th street will provide the necessary space to host

The “mock” or stick horse races

There will be three races:

1pm: Single Racer - Up and Back, pre-registration required. We will limit this to 16 registrants on a first come first serve basis

2pm: Couples Races - Up and Back. Both riders will need to mount and ride on the same horse. Any combination of couples welcome: male/male, male/female, female/female

Registration will be limited to 16 couples. Registration will be on a first come first serve basis.

3pm: The Relay Race. Each team must consist of 4 different riders. Each jockey will race up and back on the course, hand over the ‘stick horse’ to their next team mate and so on until all four racers have completed the race.

*** Relay Teams are by Invite only.

The race track will consist of 8 of lanes. Should we receive enough registrants: there will be two heats for each race - the three fastest racers from each heat will head off in the 3rd and final heats - The fastest Racer/Couple/Team at the third heat will be deemed the winner.

Please Note*** Running is not permitted in the races, all riders must canter on their horse, failure to do so will result in a disqualification.

To register please stop into Salida Distillery and add your name to the Racer’s Board

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E-mail Maggie Barnard at Maggie@Salidadistillery.com to secure your spot

Racers are required to arrive at the track at least 15 minutes before their scheduled race.

***If you would like to “Sponsor” a horse to support this event You Can! There are 8 horse sponsorships available. Please let us know! You will receive your horse at least two weeks prior to the event; you can decorate and name said horse. Recommended sponsorship is $50.

Please note, all eight horses will be needed for every race; you must be willing to allow other racers and couples to ride the racehorse

All Spectators and Fans are encouraged to wear their finest Derby Outfits.

A Best Dressed Award will be announced at 5:30