Saratoga Race Course

Watch summer thoroughbred racing from the grandstand or a backyard picnic spot at a track opened in 1863.

267 Union Ave · Saratoga Springs, NY

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Price: Under $25
When it runs: Live racing has concluded for the 2026 season and returns in July 2027
Good for: First-time visitors
History lovers
Public transit nearby: Union Ave & Saratoga Race Track Gate 1Bus 840 · 0.2 mi away
Union Ave & Saratoga Race Track Gate16Bus 840 · 0.3 mi away
Nelson Ave & Lincoln AveBus 840 · 0.4 mi away
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Flying in: Albany International Airport (ALB) is about 22 miles away.
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About Saratoga Race Course

Saratoga Race Course opened on August 3, 1863, and is often considered the oldest major sporting venue in the United States. General admission gets you into the backyard, clubhouse, grandstand and trackside apron, and you are welcome to bring a picnic basket, cooler and lawn chairs. A hand-rung bell sounds 17 minutes before each race to call the jockeys to the paddock. The Travers Stakes, first run in 1864, is the highlight of the meet.

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