82nd Running of the Aiken Trials

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

Saturday, March 15th, 2025

Gates open at 10am

Opening Ceremony begins at 11:30am

First race kicks off at Noon!

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETING

General admission tickets/parking passes are on sale for the Aiken Trials! Everyone age 6 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

Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road

Unique Expressions, 1521 Whiskey Road (in the Mitchell Shopping Center)

Aiken Saddlery, 1044 East Pine Log Road

Aiken Visitor Center & Train Museum, 406 Park Avenue

By Phone:

(803) 648-4631

On-Line:

purchase general admission tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com

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 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 spaces also available – call office for details!

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 31, 2025! 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 or online for $20.