Experience the thrill of live horse racing at these unmissable Yorkshire events

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With a new year comes a new Go Racing in Yorkshire season, and a whole host of unmissable events taking place across the county.

From the breathless speed of flat turf racing to the endurance and technicality of the steeplechase, there’s over 183 scheduled fixtures to look forward to, across nine unique venues.

For the 2025/2026 season, there’s an even more affordable way to experience all the action – a Go Racing in Yorkshire season ticket, which guarantees entry to all events, even those that sell out.

Season ticket holders have access to the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure at every meeting and can enjoy free parking at all racecourses*.

Customers now have the option to pay in instalments as well as upfront, spreading the cost across the year.

Looking for some further inspiration ahead of the start of the racing season? Here’s five unmissable events to look forward to this year.

Grimthorpe Chase

Location: Doncaster Racecourse.

Date: Saturday 1 – Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Info: Experience adrenalin-fuelled action over two days, at Doncaster Racecourse's steeplechase event.

The historic race takes place over a distance of about three miles and two furlongs, with 19 fences to be tackled along the course.

It's the ultimate test of endurance, stamina and stategy for horse and rider - which equals an exciting watch for racegoers. Many of the horses then go on to compete in the Grand National, making it an important meeting in the racing calender.

Zetland Gold Cup Family Day

Location: Redcar Racecourse.

Date: Monday, May 26, 2025.

Info: What better way to celebrate the May bank holiday than some sporting action and exciting entertainment to keep the children busy?

Located along the stunning Yorkshire coast, Redcar is well-known for its family-friendly atmostphere, and excellent facilities.

The Zetland Gold Cup Family Day is a firm fixture in the Go Racing in Yorkshire 2025/2026 season. Combining the thrill of flat racing and a bustling atmosphere, the day promises something for the whole family to enjoy.

Better yet? Accompanied children under 18 get in completely free of charge.

Sky Bet Ebor Festival

Location: York Racecourse.

Date: Wednesday 20 - Saturday August 23, 2025.

Info: One of the jewels in the year's racing crown, the Sky Bet Ebor Festival is a four-day racing extravaganza. 

Taking place at York Racecourse in the height of summer, the festival attracts visitors from far and wide.

Four days in the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure will set you back £118 - so season ticket holders make huge savings when they attend, and are guaranteed entry to one of the most sought-after racing events of 2025.

Catterick Dash

Location: Catterick Racecourse.

Date: Saturday, October 18.

Info: With 28 meetings throughout the year - and at least one meeting each calendar month - Catterick Racecourse is ideally located for visitors across Yorkshire.

Tying in with Champions Day at Ascot, the nail-biting finale to the British Flat season, the morning race event is a popular fixture on Go Racing in Yorkshire's itinery. It also features the fastest race to be run at the racecourse, the Catterick Dash, over five furlongs.

The racecourse itself charmingly blends the traditional and the modern. The framework of the 1906 stand is still standing but many updates have been made, including the newly refurbished Horseshoe Bar, which is open to non-racegoers too.

Charlie Hall Chase

Location: Wetherby Racecourse.

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Info: One the highlights of Wetherby Racecourse's fixtures is the Charlie Hall Chase, which has taken place since the 1960s. 

A Grade Two National Hunt steeplechase, the course runs over three miles, with 19 fences to be jumped, delivering excitement and surprise in equal measure. 

The racecourse is located a short distance from the market town of Wetherby, which is a perfect place for a drink and a bite to eat after the action is over.

Don't miss out on the action

From Beverley to Wetherby, Doncaster to Redcar, and Catterick to York, it's hard to match Yorkshire when it comes to racing. 

You don't have to be a horse racing fanatic to benefit from a Go Racing in Yorkshire season ticket - even as a fairly frequent racegoer, you could save yourself the cost of buying individual passes for every race meeting. 

Plus there’s reciprocal offers with Yorkshire County Cricket Club and free membership to the North and Midlands Racing Club thrown in for good measure.

Find out more

This story is sponsored by Go Racing in Yorkshire.

For a full list of racing fixtures and to purchase a season ticket, visit the Go Racing in Yorkshire's website. You can also follow Go Racing in Yorkshire on Facebook, Instagram and X.

*Excludes on-site parking at Doncaster St. Leger Festival.