30th Annual Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Run & Walk Set, Record Attendance Expected

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Tradition since 1995, Santa Anita Park's Derby Day 5K Run & Walk is set for Saturday, Apr. 5 for the 30th running of the event, the track announced Saturday afternoon.

The race will kick off at 8 a.m. with participants encouraged to arrive early between 6:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. and horsemen as well as locals are reminded that Baldwin Avenue will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. to all but foot track. The closing extends between the 210 Freeway and Huntington Drive. The race begins from South Lot B for all participants.

On the Thoroughbred racing side, first post is 12 p.m. for Santa Anita Derby day, highlighting the Kentucky Derby point race as well as four other stakes, and events will include the Spring Carnival. Derby Day 5k participants 21 and over will receive two complimentary beers, a post-race party, medal, shirt, and admission to the track to enjoy a day of racing.

“The Derby Day Run & Walk embraces all that is good here in Arcadia,” said Pete Siberell, director of community events and special projects at Santa Anita. “In addition to our magnificent facility here at Santa Anita, we have access to the 127-acre L.A. County Arboretum, which is known world-over for beautiful gardens, lakes and botanical diversity.”

“We also want to thank the City of Arcadia, which is a major sponsor of the race and is again providing police and fire staffing to help ensure the safety of everyone involved. Additionally, USC Arcadia Hospital is a huge supporter. They will have 250 employees participating along with as many as 40 staffers from the city.  We expect to have 6,500 people running and/or walking, so this is a big undertaking that requires quite a bit of coordination between all of us.”

Registration for the Derby Day 5K Run & Walk is available here, though in-person registration will be possible on Friday, Apr. 4 at the Centre Court at the Shops at Santa Anita.

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