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RACE DAY INFORMATION

EVENT ACCESS:

Electronic tickets are REQUIRED for all parking and patrons. NO CASH sales at the gate. Additional tickets and parking MUST be purchased online before arrival. NO re-entry without repurchase of patron & parking tickets.

Friday Railside and Second Row Tailgate Tent Setup Available for a $50 donation. Reserved Railside and Second Row Space holders may set up their tailgate between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Space holders are required to enter through the Red Gate and show proof of donation or pay $50 cash at the gate to set up. Gates will close to the facility at 6 p.m. Tent Setup Donations can be made through the Aiken Steeplechase Office before November 20 & March 19.

RACES RUN RAIN OR SHINE.

RACE DAY RULES:

  • Gates to all infield parking will close at 12:15 p.m. and not reopen until after the last race at 3:40 p.m.
  • ELECTRONIC TICKETS are REQUIRED and will be scanned at all gates. Once a ticket is scanned it cannot be scanned a second time for entry.
  • No re-entry without repurchase of Patron & Parking Tickets.
  • No pets, drones, generators, or glassware.
  • No personal restroom facilities.
  • No personal golf carts.
  • No political signage.
  • Tents are permitted, but must not be larger than 10’ x 10’ and placed 5’ back from the racecourse rail.
  • Vehicles over 12’ high are not permitted in railside tailgate spaces.
  • Disruptive and obnoxious behavior is cause for expulsion from the grounds and permanent loss of space.
  • Zero tolerance for underage consumption and/or excessive consumption of alcohol.
  • Ticket holder assumes all risk of personal injury, damage to or loss of property associated with the event.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 
CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS & PARKING ON RACE DAY?
YES, Please purchase your tickets online prior to arrival. NO CASH at the gates. Children 10 & under are free and do not require a ticket.
 
DO I NEED A PHYSICAL TICKET & PARKING HANGER TO ENTER THE VENUE?
NO, ELECTRONIC TICKETS are REQUIRED and will be scanned at all gates. Once a ticket is scanned it cannot be scanned a second time for entry. 
 
WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN & CLOSE?
All gates open at 8:00 a.m. and Infield Gates Close to vehicular traffic at 12:15 p.m. Infield Parking may exit after the last race around 4:00 p.m. Gates close to the venue at 5:00 pm.
 
CAN I EXIT AND RE-ENTER THE VENUE?
NO RE-ENTRY WITHOUT REPURCHASE OF PATRON & PARKING TICKETS. 
 
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE THE RACE?
At our office located at 528 Two Notch Rd. S.E. Aiken, SC 29801. Our office is open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The office will be closed November 20-22 & March 19-21. You can purchase tickets online at any time.
CAN I SET UP MY TENT ON FRIDAY BEFORE?
Friday Railside and Second Row Tailgate Tent Setup Available for a $50 donation. Reserved Railside and Second Row Space holders may set up their tailgate between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Space holders are required to enter through the Red Gate and show proof of donation or pay $50 cash at the gate to set up. Gates will close to the facility at 6 p.m. Tent Setup Donations can be made through the Aiken Steeplechase Office before November 20 & March 19.
 
WHAT OTHER EVENTS & CONTESTS WILL BE HELD ON RACE DAY?
Children’s Stick Horse Races
Pony Club Presentation
Parade of Hounds
Carriage Parade
Hat Contest & Crazy Pants Contest
 
Also enjoy the following:
Bloody Mary Bar for patrons age 21+ in the Budweiser Libation Station
Live Music in the Village of Shops