
The Derby Festival Run for the Rose' heads back to Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront in 2010 and will be held on the Great Lawn. The event will send contestants running around an obstacle course in an effort to win bragging rights and great prizes. It's lots of spills and thrills for participants and spectators alike.
As the Festival's most spirited event, the Rose' brings a wacky twist to this race among employees from area restaurants. Local servers compete for prizes and pride as they race around a challenging obstacle course balancing six full glasses of wine. You can cheer on your favorite restaurant and enjoy lunch at the Waterfront.
A total of 243 competitors took part in the 2009 Run for the Rose', including more than 100 entrants from area restaurants and bars; and a corporate relay division with 34 competing businesses, groups and media outlets. The corporate division will return for the 2010 event.
The Run for the Rose' contributing sponsors include: the Kentucky Restaurant Association - Louisville Chapter, 95.7 WQMF and metromix.com.