After 150 Kentucky Derbys, Louisville Knows Sports

by: Karl F. Schmitt Jr., president and CEO, Louisville Sports Commission

The garland of roses has been awarded, the grandstand emptied and the infield cleaned up.  And while the 145^th running of the Kentucky Derby is behind us, Louisville’s focus on hosting top-quality sporting events remains in full-stride.

The famed Run for the Roses is our greatest opportunity to showcase Louisville’s many attributes to tens of thousands of guests from around the world who visit and experience what makes our community special.

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Selection Made by Event Experts at National Association of Sports Commissions Annual Conference

Louisville, Ky. – May 9, 2019 – The Louisville Sports Commission’s (LSC) 2018 Urban Bourbon Half Marathon presented by Jim Beam® was named Event of the Year by the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC). The announcement was made yesterday by NASC President & CEO Al Kidd at the organization’s annual conference in Knoxville.

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By Karl F. Schmitt, Jr.
President and CEO, Louisville Sports Commission

Louisville, it’s time to get the hat just right and straighten that bow tie. Our community is rounding the clubhouse turn and heading into the home stretch toward the 145^th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Preparations at Churchill Downs are reaching fever pitch, from the trainers readying the thoroughbreds for the starting gate, to the kitchen and bar managers gearing up to serve all those slices of Derby Pie® and mint juleps.

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Louisville, Ky. – April 11, 2019 – The Louisville Sports Commission’s (LSC) seventh annual Fall Runathon – a popular three-race running series anchored by the spirited Urban Bourbon Half Marathon (UBHM) presented by Jim Beam® – returns in 2019 by popular demand. The LSC today released the 2019 Fall Runathon schedule, featuring the Louisville pure tap® 5K, the Norton Sports Health 10K and the UBHM that provide unique courses and quality experiences for runners and walkers, while promoting active lifestyles for people of all ages and fitness levels.

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Louisville, Ky. – April 9, 2019 – The Louisville Sports Commission is accepting nominations for the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame fueled by the Kentucky Lottery (KSHOF) through May 6, 2019. Eligibility and selection criteria and nomination forms can be accessed online at KySportsHOF.com.

Nominations received by May 6 that meet the Selection Criteria will be placed in a pool with previous submissions for consideration for the KSHOF Class of 2019.

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