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First Tracks Cumberland

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First Tracks Cumberland is a harness racetrack in Cumberland, Maine. It races on a 1/2-mile harness oval.

After Scarborough Downs closed in 2020, southern Maine's commercial harness meet moved to the Cumberland Fairgrounds, where the first card was held May 8, 2021.

Track facts

Location
Cumberland, Maine
Racing
Harness
Track
1/2-mile harness oval
Racing season
Late March to early August and November to December
Operator
First Tracks Investments (leases the Cumberland Farmers Club fairgrounds)

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs late March to early August and November to December. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows southern Maine woods in the background.

Getting there. Directions to First Tracks Cumberland and parking nearby.

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Questions about First Tracks Cumberland

Where is First Tracks Cumberland?

First Tracks Cumberland is in Cumberland, Maine.

What kind of racing is at First Tracks Cumberland?

First Tracks Cumberland hosts harness racing. Live racing runs late March to early August and November to December.

What other racetracks are near First Tracks Cumberland?

The closest is Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor in Bangor, Maine, about 101 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.