Churchill Downs to celebrate Muhammad Ali as part of 502’S DAY
04.23.25
MEDIA ADVISORY
Churchill Downs to celebrate Muhammad Ali as part of 502’S DAY Derby Week Event
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 23, 2025) — Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) and the Muhammad Ali Center are teaming up for a Louisville-centered celebration on Derby 151 Week – 502’S DAY. This unique celebration will spotlight local boxing clubs, feature an interactive art installation, and host a fashion contest, all celebrating Muhammad Ali’s enduring impact.
Now in its third year, 502’SDAY returns to Churchill Downs as a celebration of the Louisville community. This year’s event, based on the “Louisville Lip,” will feature boxing demonstrations from local gyms – TKO and All or Nothing. These demonstrations will be set up on the Paddock Terrace, directly under the shadow of the iconic Twin Spires.
Louisville’s own Braylyn “Resko” Stewart will create a live art installation, offering a unique opportunity for the community to engage in a visual tribute to Muhammad Ali. This will take place near Club SI and is supported by Everlast. The Inaugural Ali-Ville Classic Race will also be a part of the day’s full racing card.
Other activations include Ali Trivia, and the Style Under the Spires Fashion contest, where guests are encouraged to “Shop Local” to support their favorite local stores by showcasing outfits that highlight the best of Louisville fashion. It will all be hosted by Ali Center Board Member and lifelong friend of Muhammad Ali’s, John Ramsey.
Gates open at 11:30 a.m. and the first race is at 12:45 p.m.
For more information, visit this website.
Contact:
Annie Moore
Muhammad Ali Center
amoore@alicenter.org
502.992.5338 or 812.786.1072 mobile
Hayley Armstrong
Churchill Downs
Hayley.armstrong@kyderby.com
502-356-7796