83rd Running of the Aiken Trials

The Horses Are Ready to Run
Please Join Us at the Aiken Trials!

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

 

Gates open at 10am

Opening Ceremony begins at 11:30am

First race kicks off at Noon!

 

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETING

***NEW FOR 2026 – CHILDREN AGE 10 AND UNDER ENTER FREE!!***

General admission tickets/parking passes are on sale for the Aiken Trials! Everyone age 11 and over must have a valid admission ticket, and every vehicle needs a parking pass.

TICKET PRICING

General Admission
Tickets

$25 in advance & at the gate

General Admission
Parking

$25 in advance & at the gate

 

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS

           In Person:                        Aiken Training Track Office, 538 Two Notch Road, mornings 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

          By Phone:                         (803) 648-4631

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AFTER JANUARY 15th:

Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road

Aiken Saddlery, 1044 East Pine Log Road

Local Threads Aiken,  124 Laurens St NW

 

 

TICKETS ARE CASH ONLY AT THE GATE.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS (ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE AND TRACK MERCHANDISE TENT) WILL INCUR A PROCESSING FEE.
ALL PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Thank you to our ticket outlets!

                                                                                                               
                                                                                                             

RACE DAY PACKAGES

Make the most out of your race day with these special tailgate packages.
Please contact the office for availability!

PATRON RAIL
$300
Includes
4 patron passes
1 vehicle pass
PREMIER
$300
Includes
4 general admission passes
1 vehicle pass
RAILSIDE
$175
Includes
4 general admission passes
1 vehicle pass

ROW 2 Tailgate Spaces Available – Call Office for Details  803-648-4631

NOTE:   PURCHASES ARE NOT  REFUNDABLE

UNCLAIMED RESERVED PARKING SPACES

Unclaimed reserved parking spaces will go on sale to the public at 9:30 am January 30, 2026! These may be purchased in person at the Aiken Training Track office or by phone at (803) 648-4631. These won’t last long, so claim yours quickly — as soon as they open to the public.


click to download
Parking Map for Attendees

TENT PERMITS

This is a rain-or-shine event. Be sure to purchase a Tent Permit for your tailgate space so you’re prepared whatever the weather. Permits may be purchased in the Track Office for $20.

 

Tent Policy

> Tent must be placed at the back line of your reserved space, and not right at the rail please.

> Tent and vehicle may NOT occupy the same spot.

> You must provide your own 10’ x 10’ or smaller tent and properly secure it to the ground.

> Tent Permit must hang visibly from your tent at all times.

> No sidewalls are permitted on the rail in order to maintain a fair view of the track.

**DUE TO SIZE OF THE SPACES IN CLOCKER’S STAND AREA, ONLY 8’ WIDE TENTS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED – NO EXCEPTIONS.

VISITING AIKEN FOR THE TRIALS?

There is so much for you to enjoy in the Aiken area.

THE 2026 AIKEN TRIALS THANKS THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:


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