Race Expo And Packet Pick-Up

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The Kentucky Exposition Center, Freedom Hall
2801 Crittenden Drive (Enter Through Gate 4)
Louisville, KY 40209

Thursday, April 24, 2025
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Friday, April 25, 2025
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

GE Appliances Derby Festival mini, Marathon & Relay packets can be picked up at the Race Expo And Packet Pick-Up. Runner packets include race bib, timing chip, and important runner instructions.

THERE WILL BE NO PACKET PICKUP ON RACE DAY.

Come for the packet pick-up, stay for activities like:

  • Picking up Race Day Gear from Swag’s Sport Shoes and other vendors
  • Chat with the Norton Sports Health Team about the Training Program and pick up your 2025 Race Magnet
  • Meet your Pace Team
  • Assisted stretch & pre-race body work with KORT Physical Therapy’s Rehab Team
  • Visiting the Official Derby Festival Race Day Merchandise shop
  • Other sampling and tasting opportunities

One of the highlights of the GE Appliances miniMarathon & Marathon is the two-day expo held prior to the event. You can be part of the Race Expo & Packet Pick-Up by contacting the Kentucky Derby Festival today!

If you are interested in promoting your brand to runners, athletes or health conscious consumers, we offer booth space and goodie bag insertion to over 10,000 runners. (All runners are required to pick up their own packets at the expo.)

To register as a vendor, please click here.

How do I pick up my Race Bib Packet, T-Shirt ?

At the Race Expo & Packet Pick-Up event in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) on April 24th and 25th

 

When is the Expo and Pick-up?

Thursday, April 24th, 2025
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Friday, April 25th, 2025
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

 

Where is the Expo and Pick-up?

It will be held at Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC)

 

Where do I Park?

Enter through Gate 4 of the Kentucky Exposition Center and there is parking available in the parking lot near Freedom Hall.

 

What do I need to bring with me?

Make sure to bring a copy of the Registration QR code provided at the bottom of any emails from RunSignUp. You can print this, or just pull it up on your phone.

 

Can a friend or family member pick up my bib for me?

Yes, a friend or family member can pick up your bib if they of your QR code that is attached to all emails you have received from the GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon.

 

What if I am an out-of-state runner and cannot make it to the Expo and Packet Pick-up?

You will be able to have another friend, family member or runner pick up your packet and shirt for you as long as they have the QR code that is included in all emails you have received from GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon.

 

What if I never received the email with my QR Code

Go to the Runners’ Services table at the Race Expo & Packet Pick-Up, and they will be able to help you!

 

What if I have the wrong corral assignment?

Go to the Runners’ Services table at the Race Expo & Packet Pick-Up, and they will be able to help you!