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Known for its fast, red clay and one-mile track, The Red Mile is the second oldest harness track in the world. For over 130 years, harness racing's elite has converged on The Red Mile to stage some of the greatest equine battles in history.
Aside from its own races, The Red Mile simulcasts 365 days a year and hosts numerous horse sales, wedding receptions, holiday parties, concerts, circuses, reunions, corporate meetings and many more events.
It has one track:
Main Track: One mile
Red Mile Racing Dates:
May to June
September to October
Post Times:
7:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Thursday,Fridays and Saturdays
Red Mile by the numbers:
Track Opened - September 28, 1875
Speed Rating - 1:58
Length of Stretch - 850 feet
Width of Homestretch -115 feet
Starters Behind the Gate -9
Hubrail - No
Open Stretch - No
Clubhouse Capacity: 500
Grandstand Capacity: 6,000
Parking Capacity: 3,000
Admission:
General - Free
Clubhouse - Free
Contact Info:
Mailing Address
1200 Red Mile Road
P.O. Box 420
Lexington, Kentucky 40588
Street Address
1200 Red Mile Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40588
