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Emerald Downs

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Emerald Downs is a thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack in Auburn, Washington. It opened in 1996, making it 30 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval, no turf course.

Its signature races are the Longacres Mile Handicap, Emerald Distaff and Emerald Downs Derby.

Emerald Downs replaced Seattle's Longacres, which closed in 1992, and continues Longacres' signature race, the Longacres Mile.

Track facts

Location
Auburn, Washington
Racing
Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse
Surfaces
Dirt
Track
1-mile dirt oval, no turf course
Opened
1996
Racing season
Late April/May–September
Operator
Emerald Downs Racing LLC (Muckleshoot Indian Tribe)

Signature races at Emerald Downs

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs late April/May–September. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows Mount Rainier in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Emerald Downs and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Emerald Downs

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Questions about Emerald Downs

Where is Emerald Downs?

Emerald Downs is in Auburn, Washington.

What kind of racing is at Emerald Downs?

Emerald Downs hosts thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. Live racing runs late April/May–September.

When did Emerald Downs open?

Emerald Downs opened in 1996.

What is the biggest race at Emerald Downs?

The signature race at Emerald Downs is the Longacres Mile Handicap.

What other racetracks are near Emerald Downs?

The closest is Desert Park Raceway in Osoyoos, British Columbia, about 174 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.