Canterbury Park had unanimous support from the MN racing commission for a 51-day season running May 23 – Sept. 19.

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SHAKOPEE, MN–NOVEMBER 20, 2025–Canterbury Park’s request for a 51-day horse racing season in 2026, running Saturday, May 23 through Saturday, Sept. 19, was unanimously approved today by the Minnesota Racing Commission.

Racing will be conducted on Thursdays and Saturdays at 5 p.m. central and Sundays and holidays at 1 p.m. Additional race dates include Monday, May 25, Friday, July 3, and Wednesdays, July 22 and Sept. 16. Post time for the final week of live racing will be 4 p.m.

CLICK HERE for a PDF of race dates.

The 51-day schedule, similar to the 2025 season, was agreed upon by track management and the Minnesota HBPA, which represents thoroughbred racehorse owners and trainers.

For more information, visit www.canterburypark.com.

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