LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you're running either the miniMarathon or Marathon, here's a sneak peek at the prize you get when you cross that finish line.
The Kentucky Derby Festival unveiled their 2019 race medal on Friday and it's a definite "home run"!
The medal features the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and "The Big Bat" - the world's largest baseball bat. The medal ribbon highlights names of landmarks seen along the course.
This medal is the first in a four-year series that is being designed based on feedback from runners.
In addition to the medal, runners will also receive a shirt featuring the Louisville skyline. Marathon runners will receive an orange and blue mini Louisville Slugger bat.
This year's race is set for Saturday, April 27.
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