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RACE DAY INFORMATION

EVENT ACCESS:

Electronic tickets are REQUIRED for all general parking, patrons, and tent guests. 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. Reserved Railside and Second Row Space Holders will receive a parking hanger for their vehicles after February 7, 2025.

Friday ONLY Railside and Second Row Tailgate Tent Setup is 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 March 19.

RACES RUN RAIN OR SHINE.

RACE DAY RULES:

  • Gates to all infield parking will close at 12:00 p.m. and not reopen until after the last race at 4:20 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 & General 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 for Patron Tickets, Patron Parking, and Hospitality Tent Tickets. These tickets will be emailed after purchase for scanning at the gate. Reserved Space Holders will be mailed parking hangers after February 7, 2025.
 
WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN & CLOSE?
All gates open at 8:00 a.m. and Infield Gates Close to vehicular traffic at 12:00 p.m. Infield Parking may exit after the last race around 4:20 p.m. Gates close to the venue at 6:00 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 March 19-21. You can purchase tickets online at any time.
CAN I SET UP MY TENT ON FRIDAY BEFORE?
Friday ONLY 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 March 19.
 
WHAT OTHER EVENTS & CONTESTS WILL BE HELD ON RACE DAY?
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