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Saratoga Race Course: Thoroughbred Race Track In Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Race Course is one of the defining hotspots in Saratoga Springs NY, and draws visitors from all over the world for a day at the races each summer.

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The 2025 season for Saratoga Race Course begins with Opening Day on Thursday, July 10, 2025 and ends with Closing Day on Monday (Labor Day), September 1, 2025. After Opening Weekend, there are five days of racing each week all season long (the Track is dark on Mondays & Tuesdays), with the exception of Closing Week.

Race Course Schedule & Post Times

Opening Day:

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Travers Day:

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Closing Day:

Monday, September 1, 2025

See the 2025 Saratoga racing calendar

July 4th Racing Festival

Prior to the traditional 40-day summer meet, Saratoga Race Course will host the July 4th Racing Festival, typically held at Belmont Park. The event will run from July 3 - July 6, 2025, and feature four exciting days of racing.

For more Saratoga Race Course information, visit SaratogaRaceTrack.com or the NYRA website.

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About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.