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Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino

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Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino is a thoroughbred racetrack in Columbus, Nebraska. It opened in 2024, making it 2 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval.

Its 2024 opening brought the first live racing on a one-mile track in Nebraska since Omaha's Ak-Sar-Ben closed in 1995.

Track facts

Location
Columbus, Nebraska
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt
Track
1-mile dirt oval
Opened
2024
Racing season
Late July–August
Operator
Caesars Entertainment
Former names
Columbus Races / Ag Park (old adjacent track, raced until 2023)

Race day

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

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Getting there. Directions to Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino and parking nearby.

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Questions about Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino

Where is Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino?

Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino is in Columbus, Nebraska.

What kind of racing is at Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino?

Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs late July–August.

When did Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino open?

Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino opened in 2024.

What other racetracks are near Harrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino?

The closest is Legacy Downs in Lincoln, Nebraska, about 54 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.