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Atokad Downs

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Atokad Downs is a thoroughbred racetrack in South Sioux City, Nebraska. It opened in 1956, making it 70 years old in 2026. It races on a 5/8-mile dirt oval (new track opened 2025).

The name Atokad is 'Dakota' spelled backwards.

Track facts

Location
South Sioux City, Nebraska
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt
Track
5/8-mile dirt oval (new track opened 2025)
Opened
1956
Racing season
Late August–Labor Day
Operator
WarHorse Gaming (Ho-Chunk Inc.)

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs late August–Labor Day. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows Nebraska prairie and a windmill in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Atokad Downs and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Atokad Downs

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  7. 7HarnessRunning Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack — Minnesota Night of Champions (Columbus, Minnesota)255 mi
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  9. 9HarnessIllinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack — Illinois Colt Stakes (Springfield, Illinois)397 mi
  10. 10ThoroughbredFairmount Park Casino & Racing — St. Louis Derby (Collinsville, Illinois)426 mi

Questions about Atokad Downs

Where is Atokad Downs?

Atokad Downs is in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

What kind of racing is at Atokad Downs?

Atokad Downs hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs late August–Labor Day.

When did Atokad Downs open?

Atokad Downs opened in 1956.

What other racetracks are near Atokad Downs?

The closest is Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino in Columbus, Nebraska, about 86 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.