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.
MAY'S FEATURED RACE NIGHTS
Opening Race Night
Sunday, May 17 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Race Hanky Giveaway
Sponsored by Surly
Memorial Day Race Night
Sunday, May 24 | Post Time 6:00pm
*T-Shirt Giveaway
Benefiting Magnus Veterans Foundation
Special Visit Herps Alive
The Reptile Petting Zoo
JUNE'S FEATURED RACE NIGHTS
Engines and Aces Night
Sunday, June 7 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Car Cleaning Putty Giveaway
Benefiting Cars for Neighbors
Mental Health Awareness Night
Sunday, June 14 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Kids Fidget Toy Giveaway
Benefiting Acres for Life & CornerHouse
Father’s Day Race Night
Sunday, June 21 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Socks Giveaway
Sponsored by Surly
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
Harry Potter Night
Tuesday, July 7 | Post Time 7:00pm
*Kids Light Up Wand Giveaway
Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Circus Night at the Races
Sunday, July 12 | Post Time 6:00pm
*Kids Sweet Treat Giveaway
Benefiting Circus Juventas
Christmas in July Night
Tuesday, July 21 | Post Time 7:00pm
*Christmas Ornament Giveaway
Benefiting Toys for Joy
Special Appearance by Santa
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.