Featured Race Nights
Check out our featured race nights, where we have partnered with local charities and businesses to offer additional specials and giveaways.
All featured race nights will have $5 face painting from 5:30pm-7:30pm, kids tattoos & a coloring contest.
Circus Juventas Night
Sunday, July 13
Join us for a night of live racing with performances by Circus Juventas, a performing arts circus school for youth, dedicated to inspiring artistry and self-confidence through a multi-cultural circus arts experience.
*Tumbler Giveaway
Benefiting Circus Juventas
Toys for Joy Night
Tuesday, July 22
Join us for a night of horse racing with a special guest appearance by Santa & Mrs. Claus. Featuring a Wrapping Paper Giveaway, bring in a new, unwrapped toy and receive a FREE racing program.
*Wrapping Paper Giveaway
Benefiting Toys for Joy
Purchase a race package here! All proceeds benefit Toys for Joy.
Dan Patch Night
Sunday, July 27
Join us for a night of live racing celebrating Dan Patch. Featuring the 50K Dan Patch Free-For-All Race. With a special visit from Hoof Beat Therapeutic Healing Center.
*Car Blanket Giveaway
Coco's Rescue Night
Thursday, July 31
Join us for a night of horse racing with Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue, which helps animals find lifelong matches with loving families. Featuring dogs available for rescue and adoption.
*Dog Bowl Giveaway
Benefiting Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue
Wildlife Science Night
Thursday, August 7
Join us for a night of horse racing with Wildlife Science Center, which serves as an educational resource for all ages while advancing understanding of wild animal biology through research.
*Gaiter Giveaway
Benefiting Wildlife Science Center
Youth Sports Night
Tuesday, August 12
Join us for a night of live racing to benefit the Minnesota Youth Athletic Services Community Impact Fund, a beacon of excellence in youth sports, dedicated to fostering young athletes’ growth, development, and well-being across Minnesota.
*Seat Cushion Giveaway
Benefiting Minnesota Youth Athletic Services
Whatever It Takes Night
Sunday, August 17
Join us for a night of Live Racing to bring awareness and support to Colon Cancer Coalition. Featuring the Steve Wiseman Memorial Race.
*Hat Giveaway
Benefiting Colon Cancer Coalition
Invisible Wounds Night
Tuesday, August 26
Join us for a night of live racing to raise awareness of mental health with Invisible Wounds Project and celebrate our Military and First Responders.
*Handcrafted IWP Wood Shop Item Giveaway
Plus a Challenge Coin Giveaway for First Responders
Benefiting Invisible Wounds Project
Labor Day Weekend
Sunday, August 31
Join us for a night of live racing and your handicapping Herpetologist, Keith Gisser, with Herps Alive to celebrate Labor Day Weekend.
*RA Swag Giveaway
Herps Alive!
The interactive & educational herpetology experience where you can get up close with snakes, lizards and more!
Night of Champions
Saturday, September 20
Join us for our last night of our 2025 live racing season!
*All giveaways start at two hours before post time with the purchase of the first 500 live racing programs. All kid’s giveaways are for the first 100 kids 12 and under. While supplies last, items may vary. Running Aces reserves all rights. Visit RunAces.com for all event and promotion details.