The rolling Patuxent country between Baltimore and Washington

Laurel Park

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Laurel Park is a thoroughbred racetrack in Laurel, Maryland. It opened in 1911, making it 115 years old in 2026. It races on a 1 1/8-mile dirt oval, 1-mile turf course.

Its signature races are the Barbara Fritchie Stakes (G3), General George Stakes (G3), Baltimore Washington International Turf Cup (G3) and Preakness Stakes (G1, 2026 only).

Laurel is slated to end live racing and become a year-round training center once the rebuilt Pimlico opens.

Track facts

Location
Laurel, Maryland
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt, Turf
Track
1 1/8-mile dirt oval, 1-mile turf course
Opened
1911
Racing season
Year-round
Operator
Maryland Jockey Club (state-controlled)
Former names
Laurel Race Course (1950–1994)

Signature races at Laurel Park

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs year-round. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows the rolling Patuxent country between Baltimore and Washington in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Laurel Park and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Laurel Park

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Tracks near Laurel Park10

  1. 1ThoroughbredPimlico Race Course — Preakness Stakes (Baltimore, Maryland)19 mi
  2. 2HarnessRosecroft Raceway — Maryland Sire Stakes (Fort Washington, Maryland)22 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredTimonium Race Track — Thoroughbred racing (Timonium, Maryland)26 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredHollywood Casino at Charles Town Races — Charles Town Classic (Charles Town, West Virginia)56 mi
  5. 5HarnessBally's Dover — Harness racing (Dover, Delaware)70 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredDelaware Park — Delaware Handicap (Stanton, Delaware)75 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredHollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course — Penn Mile Stakes (Grantville, Pennsylvania)89 mi
  8. 8HarnessShenandoah Downs — Harness racing (Woodstock, Virginia)92 mi
  9. 9HarnessHarrah's Philadelphia — Harness racing (Chester, Pennsylvania)94 mi
  10. 10HarnessOcean Downs — Maryland Sire Stakes (Berlin, Maryland)104 mi

Questions about Laurel Park

Where is Laurel Park?

Laurel Park is in Laurel, Maryland.

What kind of racing is at Laurel Park?

Laurel Park hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs year-round.

When did Laurel Park open?

Laurel Park opened in 1911.

What is the biggest race at Laurel Park?

The signature race at Laurel Park is the Barbara Fritchie Stakes (G3).

What other racetracks are near Laurel Park?

The closest is Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, about 19 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.