Welcome to Ripon Races,

Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse

Mark your calendar: 2026 Season Opener – Thursday 16th April!
Click to view the 2026 Fixture Calendar

BLACK FRIDAY IS COMING!

🎟️ Black Friday tickets go on sale at 9:00am this Friday, with unbeatable savings across a number of our 2026 fixtures!

👉 Click here to book or call the Office on 01765 530530.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Key: Saturday / Family / Evening / Standard

Thursday 16th April – Season Opener

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

Saturday 25th April – Afternoon Racing

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: TBC | First Race: TBC

Friday 8th May – Evening Racing

Evening Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

Sunday 17th May – Traditional Family Day

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

Thursday 28th May – Afternoon Racing

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

Wednesday 3rd June – Evening Racing

Evening Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

Wednesday 17th June – Evening Racing

Evening Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

ABOUT RIPON RACES

Known as Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse, Ripon Races has been hosting some of the most exciting, prestigious and enjoyable racing in the country for more than 300 years. Ripon Racecourse never fails to impress year on year with its outstanding backdrop, exciting atmosphere and being situated in one of the country’s most beautiful and historic cities. Ripon (North Yorkshire) is one of the oldest cities in England, boasting a market that stretches back centuries, which makes it a great place to visit.

Our History

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