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Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack

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Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a harness racetrack in Du Quoin, Illinois. It opened in 1946, making it 80 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile clay oval. It holds about 7,522 fans.

Its signature race is the Illinois Colt Stakes.

It hosted the Hambletonian from 1957 to 1980 and then the World Trotting Derby from 1981 to 2009.

Track facts

Location
Du Quoin, Illinois
Racing
Harness
Track
1-mile clay oval
Opened
1946
Capacity
7,522
Racing season
Du Quoin State Fair (late August–early September)
Operator
Illinois Department of Agriculture (Du Quoin State Fair)
Nickname
The Magic Mile
Size rank
8th of 17

Signature races at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs du Quoin State Fair (late August–early September). Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows southern Illinois farmland in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack

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Tracks near Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack10

  1. 1ThoroughbredFairmount Park Casino & Racing — St. Louis Derby (Collinsville, Illinois)64 mi
  2. 2ThoroughbredEllis Park — Groupie Doll Stakes (Henderson, Kentucky)92 mi
  3. 3HarnessIllinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack — Illinois Colt Stakes (Springfield, Illinois)130 mi
  4. 4HarnessOak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel — Harness racing (Oak Grove, Kentucky)134 mi
  5. 5ThoroughbredKentucky Downs — Kentucky Downs Ladies Sprint (Franklin, Kentucky)173 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredChurchill Downs — Kentucky Derby (Louisville, Kentucky)188 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredHorseshoe Indianapolis — Indiana Derby (Shelbyville, Indiana)214 mi
  8. 8HarnessHarrah's Hoosier Park — Dan Patch Stakes (Anderson, Indiana)240 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredKeeneland — Blue Grass Stakes (Lexington, Kentucky)251 mi
  10. 10HarnessThe Red Mile — Kentucky Futurity (Lexington, Kentucky)256 mi

Questions about Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack

Where is Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack?

Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack is in Du Quoin, Illinois.

What kind of racing is at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack?

Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack hosts harness racing. Live racing runs du Quoin State Fair (late August–early September).

When did Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack open?

Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack opened in 1946.

How many people does Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack hold?

Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack holds about 7,522 fans.

What is the biggest race at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack?

The signature race at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack is the Illinois Colt Stakes.

What other racetracks are near Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack?

The closest is Fairmount Park Casino & Racing in Collinsville, Illinois, about 64 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.