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.
Opening Race Night
Sunday, May 18
Join us for opening race night, featuring giveaways, specials, and more!
*Racing Hanky Giveaway
Sponsored by Surly
Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday, May 25
Join us for a night of Live Racing, remembering and honoring all who have served. With special visit from your handicapping Herpetologist, Keith Gisser, with Herps Alive.
*T-Shirt Giveaway
Sponsored by Schell’s
Herps Alive!
The interactive & educational herpetology experience where you can get up close with snakes, lizards and more!
Cars for Neighbors
Sunday, June 8
Join us for Cars for Neighbors race night, which fosters independence by providing car care for neighbors in need.
*Car Coaster Giveaway
Benefiting Cars for Neighbors
Father's Day
Sunday, June 15
Join us for a night of live racing to celebrate Father’s Day.
*Socks Giveaway
Sponsored by Surly
Mental Health Awareness Night
Tuesday, June 17
A night of racing to shine light on the importance of mental health and the amazing work Acres for Life & CornerHouse do in our community.
*Fidget Toy Giveaway
Benefiting Acres for Life & CornerHouse
Superhero Night
Thursday, June 26
Join us for a night of live racing to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
*Kids Hero Cape Giveaway
Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Horse Racing Celebration
Sunday, June 29
Join us for a night of horse racing with This Old Horse, which helps find a happily ever after for horses transitioning from hardship to healing, career to retirement, or needing rescue. Featuring the Ron Banks Memorial Race.
*Kids Book Giveaway
Benefiting This Old Hose
4th of July Celebration
Thursday, July 3
Join us for a special night of Live Racing to celebrate our Independence Day.
*Slap Coozie Giveaway
Sponsored by Schell’s
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
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.