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 Kid’s coloring contest.
JUNE'S FEATURED RACE NIGHTS
Father’s Day Race Night
Sunday, June 21 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Socks Giveaway
Sponsored by Surly
$25 Premium Add-On
Golf Head Cover
Golf Headcover, racing program, race night giveaway, race wager, free bet coupon, and a deck of cards!
Horse Racing Celebration Race Night
Sunday, June 28 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Kids Stuffed Animal Giveaway
Benefiting This Old Horse
Featuring Ron Banks Memorial Race
JULY'S FEATURED RACE NIGHTS
4th of July Celebration Race Night
Sunday, July 5 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Slap Coozie Giveaway
Sponsored by Schell’s
$60 Premium Add-On
Themed Camp Shirt
Themed Camp Shirt, racing program, race night giveaway, race wager, free bet coupon, and a deck of cards!
Harry Potter Night
Tuesday, July 7 | Post Time 7:00pm
*Kids Light Up Wand Giveaway
Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Dan Patch Night
Sunday, July 26 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Puzzle Giveaway
Special Visit from Hoof Beat Therapeutic Healing Center
Featuring the $50,000 Dan Patch Free-For-All Race
AUGUST'S FEATURED RACE NIGHTS
Wildlife Race Night
Thursday, August 6 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Bucket Hat Giveaway
Benefiting Wildlife Science Center
Youth Sports Night
Tuesday, August 11 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Water Bottle Giveaway
Benefiting Minnesota Youth Athletic Services
Whatever It Takes Night
Sunday, August 16 | Post Time 6:00pm
*T-Shirt Giveaway
Benefiting Colon Cancer Coalition
Featuring Steve Wiseman Memorial Race
First Responders Night
Tuesday, August 25 | Post Time 7:00pm
*Handcrafted Woodshop Item Giveaway
Challenge Coin Giveaway for First Responders
Benefiting Invisible Wounds Project
SEPTEMBER'S FEATURED RACE NIGHTS
Labor Day Weekend Race Night
Sunday, September 6 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Work Gloves Giveaway
Special Visit Herps Alive
The Reptile Petting Zoo
Fan Appreciation Night
Friday, September 18 | Post Time 6:00pm
*RA Swag Giveaway
Night of Champions
Saturday, September 19 | Post Time 6:00pm
Last night of 2026 Live Racing Season with Minnesota horses competing to win their share of over $780,000!
*All giveaways start two hours before post time with the purchase of a live racing programs. Giveaway quantities vary per giveaway, view flyers for details. 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.