Experience the thrill of Virginia steeplechase racing!
Portion of proceeds will benefit Charlottesville non-profit Camp Holiday Trails
WHAT: A timeless tradition and Albemarle County’s signature steeplechase racing event, the historic Foxfield Races return with its renowned Spring Races event on Saturday, April 26. Foxfield has continued to enhance its reputation and prominence within the steeplechase racing community, now welcoming patrons and jockeys alike from across the country and overseas to its annual spring and fall events. This spring, Foxfield will once again partner with Camp Holiday Trails, a Charlottesville non-profit that provides camp experiences to children ages 7-17 with medical needs from Virginia and surrounding states. Camp Holiday Trails, which has collectively received $173,247 from the races since 2022, will once again be a recipient of support from race day proceeds.
Tickets are on sale now with various pricing options available. General admission tickets start at $60 now through Monday, March 31 (prices increase to $70 on April 1). Free admission for children age 12 and under. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the first race begins at 12:30 p.m. (races run rain or shine). Reserved parking spaces (4 GA tickets included with each space) are $420 and $455. For information on the schedule, pricing, parking and to purchase tickets, visit foxfieldraces.com.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT FOXFIELD RACES
Foxfield, which most recently hosted the Fall Races event on October 6, hosts nationally recognized steeplechase races in the heart of Virginia, giving residents and visitors alike the opportunity to witness spectacular horse racing and enjoy the beauty of the countryside. In 1977, Mariann de Tejeda generously purchased the property for the Foxfield Racing Association and designed and built the race course. Today, the bi-annual races host upwards of 17,000 attendees and feature a strong field of horses and riders, free fun for friends and family of all ages, vendor village, local food trucks and more. The Fall Races will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
The stature of Foxfield Races has continued to elevate within the steeplechase racing community. Foxfield recently celebrated being one of the racetracks associated with the ascent of Snap Decision, the 2024 Steeplechase Horse of the Year announced last month at the annual Eclipse Awards in Palm Beach, Fla. Snap Decision ran in Race 6 of the Foxfield Fall Races on October 6, 2024.
“Through our improvements to the track and increased purses, we’ve been able to bring more horses, more competition to the races, and the public and race enthusiasts alike are taking notice as the stature of Foxfield in the steeplechase world continues to grow,” said Foxfield Races Executive Director, Marian Fife, who stepped into the role earlier this year.
A Charlottesville native, Fife took her first riding lessons on the Foxfield property and attended the inaugural races in 1978. Prior to joining Foxfield, Fife established a successful career in real estate at McLean Faulconer. She was drawn to Foxfield’s goals of preserving open space, promoting the tradition of steeplechase racing, and providing financial support to its charitable partners, and looks forward to playing a role in ensuring that Foxfield continues to prosper as a community asset into the future.
WHAT’S THE EXPERIENCE LIKE?
- Individual general admission tickets and reserved parking spaces available on-line
- Print at home or download tickets
- Smooth traffic flow and easy access into the race track
- Attend in race attire or everyday casual
- Gates open at 9 a.m.
- Six steeplechase races starting at 12:30 p.m.
- Foxfield 500 tents are easily accessible with concierge VIP golf cart service from designated parking lots
- Entertain clients and corporate team members in a chalet, south hill or corporate Foxfield 500 tent (catering options available or included)
- Tailgating at reserved parking spaces with family and friends. Rules & regulations can be found at foxfieldraces.com (no tailgating allowed in GA parking lot)
- Food trucks + adult beverages are available in the Orange Park area
- Order the Tiger Fuel Markets Foxfield Tailgate Food Package in advance and receive a 20% discount
- Vendor Village spotlights local businesses from leather works to apparel, jewelry and hats
- Jumbotrons offer a 360-degree view of racing
- Free race programs provided to follow all the action of race horses and jockeys
FOXFIELD’S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Foxfield Races has given back to the local community from the earliest days, and its dedication to continuing the tradition is strong. Foxfield is committed to not only monetarily supporting its philanthropic partners after race day, but actively engaging in their programs and work throughout the year, celebrating and supporting their community work by amplifying their messages, and spreading their missions to a broader community. The Foxfield Races spring partner is Camp Holiday Trails, and fall partner is Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, with a special focus on their Southwood neighborhood.
CORPORATE 500 PARTNERS
As one of the top sporting events in Virginia, the Foxfield Races offer a unique opportunity for business entertainment, sponsorship, advertising, and promotions. Foxfield 500 Corporate Sponsorship offers an elevated experience to welcome corporate groups to race day in a fabulous tent by the finish line while sponsoring a race and supporting Foxfield and their philanthropic partner. For more information, please contact the race office at 434.293.9501 or information@foxfieldraces.com. The 2025 Corporate 500 Partners include: Audi Charlottesville; Carter Machinery; NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer; Michelob Ultra; Virginia Equine Alliance; and Porsche Charlottesville.
