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