2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Calendar

Saratoga's final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival takes place from Wednesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 7, 2026. Select each day below for more details about what's happening at the track!

JUNE STAKES SCHEDULE

August 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Monday, July 27 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
Tuesday, July 28 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
Wednesday, July 29 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
Thursday, July 30 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
Friday, July 31 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
1
PDJF Day
Saturday, August 1 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:30p
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PDJF Day

Jockey autograph signings at the Jockey Silks Porch (11:30am-12:30pm) as part of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund Awareness Day across America

DONATE HERE

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Jim Dandy pres. by Mohegan Sun (G2) 63rd 1 1/8 3YO Dirt
Saratoga Special (G2) 121st 6 1/2 Furlongs 2YO Dirt
Lake George pres. by Surfside (G3) 31st 1 1/16 F3YO Turf
2
Giveaway: Straw Hat
Sunday, August 2 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
Purchase Tickets
Giveaway: Straw Hat

Free with paid admission, while supplies last.

 

Low Roller Contest

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Glens Falls (G2) 31st 1 1/2 F&M 4&UP Turf
Adirondack (G3) 110th 6 1/2 Furlongs F2YO Dirt
Curlin (NW of GSS) pres. by Casamigos 17th 1 1/8 3YO Dirt
3
Monday, August 3 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
4
Tuesday, August 4 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
5
Wednesday, August 5 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
Purchase Tickets
No events scheduled for this day.
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Johnstone (NYB) 22nd 7 Furlongs F&M 3&UP Dirt
A.P. Smithwick Memorial (G1) 30th 2 3/8 4&UP Turf (Steeplechase)
6
Low Roller Contest
Thursday, August 6 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
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Low Roller Contest

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
John Morrissey (NYB) 23rd 7 Furlongs 3&UP Dirt
7
Giveaway: Whitney Pin
Friday, August 7 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
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Giveaway: Whitney Pin

Free with paid admission, while supplies last.

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame (G2) 42nd 1 Mile 3YO Turf
Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks (G2) 8th 1 3/16 F3YO Turf
8
Whitney Day
Saturday, August 8 2026
Gates Open
10:00a
First Post
11:45a
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Whitney Day

Whitney Day is a staple of summer racing at Saratoga! The $1 million Whitney attracts the best older horses in the country, and this year's running is no exception: Champion filly Nitrogen is set to take on Sovereignty, Magnitude, White Abarrio and more.

On Whitney Day, Saratoga is bathed in pink in honor of Marylou Whitney, one of racing's finest ambassadors. Don your best outfit and join the Best in Pink fashion photo contest, 12:30pm-2:30pm at the Jockey Silks Porch, for a chance to win prizes. All participants receive a free photo magnet!

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Whitney (BC) (G1) 99th 1 1/8 3&UP Dirt
Fourstardave (BC) (G1) 42nd 1 Mile 3&UP Turf
Test pres. by Ticketmaster (G1) 101st 7 Furlongs F3YO Dirt
Saratoga Derby pres. by Qatar Racing (G1) 8th 1 3/16 3YO Turf
9
Low Roller Contest
Sunday, August 9 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
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Low Roller Contest

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Troy (G2) 23rd 5 1/2 Furlongs 3&UP Turf
10
Monday, August 10 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
11
Tuesday, August 11 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
12
Adirondack Day
Wednesday, August 12 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
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Adirondack Day

Presented by the Adirondack Regional Tourism Council

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Michael G. Walsh Memorial Novice 2 3/8 4&UP Turf (Steeplechase)
13
Low Roller Contest
Thursday, August 13 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
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Low Roller Contest

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Birdstone 16th 1 3/4 3&UP Dirt
14
Friday, August 14 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
Purchase Tickets
No events scheduled for this day.
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Smart and Fancy 14th 5 1/2 Furlongs F&M 3&UP Turf
15
Saturday, August 15 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:30p
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No events scheduled for this day.
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Christophe Clement Turf (BC) (G1) 52nd 1 1/2 3&UP Turf
Galway 7th 5 1/2 Furlongs F3YO Turf
16
Corgi Cup
Sunday, August 16 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
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Corgi Cup

Saratoga’s second annual Corgi Cup, featuring Corgi races on the main track between the horse races!

 Corgi Cup Pin Giveaway

Free with paid admission, while supplies last.

 

Low Roller Contest

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Mahony (G3) 8th 5 1/2 Furlongs 3YO Turf
17
Monday, August 17 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
18
Tuesday, August 18 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
19
Free Ice Cream
Wednesday, August 19 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
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Free Ice Cream

Free Stewart's Shops ice cream for fans, while supplies last!

 

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
NYSS Statue of Liberty Division 24th 1 Mile F3YO Turf
20
Low Roller Contest
Thursday, August 20 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
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Low Roller Contest

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
NYSS Cab Calloway Division 24th 1 Mile 3YO Turf
21
Friday, August 21 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
Purchase Tickets
No events scheduled for this day.
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Fleet Indian (NYB) 13th 1 1/8 F3YO Dirt
22
Lustgarten Day
Saturday, August 22 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
12:45p
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Lustgarten Day

Trainer autograph signings at the Jockey Silks Porch (11:30am-12:30pm) to benefit pancreatic cancer research

DONATE HERE

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Alabama pres. by Keeneland Sales (G1) 146th 1 1/4 F3YO Dirt
Ballston Spa pres. by STIHL (G2) 38th 1 1/16 F&M 3&UP Turf
23
Giveaway: Jockey Statue
Sunday, August 23 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
Purchase Tickets
Giveaway: Jockey Statue

Presented by NYRA Bets

Mystery Box: Different variants possible, including super-rare gold edition.

Fans who unbox a golden jockey will win two (2) admission tickets to the 2027 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park!

Must open box and declare win in person at giveaway location at Saratoga Race Course by Sunday, August 23 at 5:00pm ET.

 

Free with paid admission, while supplies last.

 

Low Roller Contest

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Albany (NYB) 49th 1 1/8 3YO Dirt
24
Monday, August 24 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
25
Tuesday, August 25 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
26
Wednesday, August 26 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
Purchase Tickets
No events scheduled for this day.
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Bolton Landing 12th 5 1/2 Furlongs F2YO Turf
27
Military Appreciation Day
Thursday, August 27 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
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Military Appreciation Day

All veterans and active duty military will be honored with a special ceremony in the Winner’s Circle.

Free admission (ID required) for all active duty military and veterans

 

Low Roller Contest

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Skidmore 12th 5 1/2 Furlongs 2YO Turf
28
Friday, August 28 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
Purchase Tickets
No events scheduled for this day.
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Waya (G3) 23rd 1 3/8 F&M 3&UP Turf
West Point pres. by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital (NYB) 47th 1 1/16 3&UP Turf
29
Travers Day
Saturday, August 29 2026
Gates Open
9:00a
First Post
11:05a
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Travers Day

Travers Day is the centerpiece of the Saratoga calendar, and one of the biggest days of racing anywhere in the world! Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo is training towards the DraftKings Travers.

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
DraftKings Travers (G1) 157th 1 1/4 3YO Dirt
Resorts World Casino Ballerina (BC) (G1) 48th 7 Furlongs F&M 3&UP Dirt
H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1) 42nd 7 Furlongs 3YO Dirt
Forego (BC) (G1) 47th 7 Furlongs 3&UP Dirt
Personal Ensign (BC) (G1) 79th 1 1/8 F&M 3&UP Dirt
Lake Placid (G2) 43rd 1 Mile F3YO Turf
30
Giveaway: 2026 Pin
Sunday, August 30 2026
Gates Open
11:00a
First Post
1:10p
Purchase Tickets
Giveaway: 2026 Pin

Free with paid admission, while supplies last.

 

Low Roller Contest

Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Yaddo (NYB) 47th 1 1/16 F&M 3&UP Turf
31
Monday, August 31 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
Tuesday, September 1 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
Wednesday, September 2 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
Thursday, September 3 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
Friday, September 4 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
Saturday, September 5 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
Sunday, September 6 2026
No events or stakes races for this day.
August Stakes Schedule
$500,000
Jim Dandy pres. by Mohegan Sun (G2)
Aug 1
$250,000
Saratoga Special (G2)
Aug 1
$225,000
Lake George pres. by Surfside (G3)
Aug 1
$250,000
Glens Falls (G2)
Aug 2
$225,000
Adirondack (G3)
Aug 2
$150,000
Curlin (NW of GSS) pres. by Casamigos
Aug 2
$200,000
Johnstone (NYB)
Aug 5
$150,000
A.P. Smithwick Memorial (G1)
Aug 5
$200,000
John Morrissey (NYB)
Aug 6
$400,000
National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame (G2)
Aug 7
$500,000
Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks (G2)
Aug 7
$1,000,000
Whitney (BC) (G1)
Aug 8
$750,000
Fourstardave (BC) (G1)
Aug 8
$500,000
Test pres. by Ticketmaster (G1)
Aug 8
$750,000
Saratoga Derby pres. by Qatar Racing (G1)
Aug 8
$300,000
Troy (G2)
Aug 9
$75,000
Michael G. Walsh Memorial Novice
Aug 12
$200,000
Birdstone
Aug 13
$200,000
Smart and Fancy
Aug 14
$750,000
Christophe Clement Turf (BC) (G1)
Aug 15
$200,000
Galway
Aug 15
$225,000
Mahony (G3)
Aug 16
$150,000
NYSS Statue of Liberty Division
Aug 19
$150,000
NYSS Cab Calloway Division
Aug 20
$200,000
Fleet Indian (NYB)
Aug 21
$600,000
Alabama pres. by Keeneland Sales (G1)
Aug 22
$300,000
Ballston Spa pres. by STIHL (G2)
Aug 22
$200,000
Albany (NYB)
Aug 23
$200,000
Bolton Landing
Aug 26
$200,000
Skidmore
Aug 27
$225,000
Waya (G3)
Aug 28
$200,000
West Point pres. by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital (NYB)
Aug 28
$1,250,000
DraftKings Travers (G1)
Aug 29
$500,000
Resorts World Casino Ballerina (BC) (G1)
Aug 29
$500,000
H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1)
Aug 29
$500,000
Forego (BC) (G1)
Aug 29
$500,000
Personal Ensign (BC) (G1)
Aug 29
$400,000
Lake Placid (G2)
Aug 29
$200,000
Yaddo (NYB)
Aug 30
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