How long ago was the first Kentucky Derby?

The first Kentucky Derby was 151 years ago.

The first Kentucky Derby was run on May 17, 1875. That's 151 years, 4 months and 10 days.

as of September 2026

It's the longest continuously held major sporting event in the US.

The first Kentucky Derby turns 175 on May 17, 2050.

If you were born before May 17, 1875, you're older than the first Kentucky Derby.

Mind-bender: The first Kentucky Derby is closer in time to the first fax machine patent (1843) than to today.

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