Grand River Raceway
Grand River Raceway is a harness racetrack in Elora, Ontario. It opened in 2004, making it 22 years old in 2026. It races on a 5/8-mile harness oval (expanded from a half-mile in 2024).
Its signature races are the Battle of Waterloo and Battle of the Belles.
Grand River replaced the nearby Elmira Raceway, and the Battle of Waterloo, founded at Elmira in 1998, moved there in 2004.
Track facts
- Location
- Elora, Ontario
- Racing
- Harness
- Track
- 5/8-mile harness oval (expanded from a half-mile in 2024)
- Opened
- 2004
- Racing season
- June to September
- Operator
- Grand River Raceway Corporation (Grand River Agricultural Society)
Signature races at Grand River Raceway
- Battle of Waterloo
- Battle of the Belles
Race day
When to go. Live racing runs june to September. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.
The view. Our illustration shows Elora’s Grand River country in the background.
Getting there. Directions to Grand River Raceway and parking nearby.
Plan your trip to Grand River Raceway
Tracks near Grand River Raceway10
- 1HarnessWoodbine Mohawk Park — North America Cup 25 mi
- 2HarnessFlamboro Downs — Harness racing 33 mi
- 3ThoroughbredWoodbine Racetrack — King's Plate 41 mi
- 4HarnessHanover Raceway — Dream of Glory 44 mi
- 5HarnessGeorgian Downs — Harness racing 55 mi
- 6HarnessClinton Raceway — Legends Day 56 mi
- 7HarnessThe Raceway at Western Fair District — Camluck Classic 63 mi
- 8Quarter HorseAjax Downs — Alex Picov Memorial 70 mi
- 9ThoroughbredFort Erie Race Track — Prince of Wales Stakes 92 mi
- 10HarnessBuffalo Raceway — Harness racing 104 mi
Questions about Grand River Raceway
Where is Grand River Raceway?
Grand River Raceway is in Elora, Ontario.
What kind of racing is at Grand River Raceway?
Grand River Raceway hosts harness racing. Live racing runs june to September.
When did Grand River Raceway open?
Grand River Raceway opened in 2004.
What is the biggest race at Grand River Raceway?
The signature race at Grand River Raceway is the Battle of Waterloo.
What other racetracks are near Grand River Raceway?
The closest is Woodbine Mohawk Park in Campbellville, Ontario, about 25 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.