The $1 million GI BetParx Pennsylvania Derby, set for Saturday, September 19, will headline the 2026 live racing schedule at Parx Racing which released its calendar for next year Thursday.
The track, which typically operates a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday schedule throughout the year with select Friday and weekend dates, will play host to 149 days of live racing throughout the year.
In 2026, there will be racing held on all three Triple Crown Saturdays (May 2, May 16 and June 6) as well as on Kentucky Oaks Friday (May 1). In addition, there will racing held on Saturday, July 18 for Pennsylvania Day at the Races, Saturday, August 15 for Owner's Appreciation Day and a Sunday card will be on Father's Day (June 21).
As in years past, there will be a three-week break in live racing the last week of July into the first two weeks of August. In 2026, there will also be a week off of racing following the Pennsylvania Derby.
Thursday racing has been added to the schedule for the month of November as well as live racing on Black Friday following Thanksgiving.
“We are looking forward to our 2026 season and appreciate the cooperation of the horsemen and women and the PTHA as we put together our schedule,” said Parx COO Joe Wilson. “We are proud of the competitive product put forth by our racing office year-round and hope that the return of turf racing in 2026 will continue to enhance that.”
The full 2026 live racing schedule can be viewed here.
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