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Legacy Downs

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Legacy Downs is a thoroughbred racetrack in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Formerly Lincoln Race Course, the track underwent about $2 million in renovations, including a full resurfacing, in 2023.

Track facts

Location
Lincoln, Nebraska
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt
Racing season
May–June
Former names
Lincoln Race Course

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs may–June. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows Nebraska prairie and a windmill in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Legacy Downs and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Legacy Downs

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Tracks near Legacy Downs10

  1. 1ThoroughbredHorsemen's Park — Thoroughbred racing (Omaha, Nebraska)41 mi
  2. 2ThoroughbredHarrah's Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino — Thoroughbred racing (Columbus, Nebraska)54 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredFonner Park — Gus Fonner Stakes (Grand Island, Nebraska)86 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredAtokad Downs — Thoroughbred racing (South Sioux City, Nebraska)113 mi
  5. 5ThoroughbredPrairie Meadows — Iowa Derby (Altoona, Iowa)175 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredCanterbury Park — Mystic Lake Derby (Shakopee, Minnesota)317 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredCherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs — Route 66 Stakes (Claremore, Oklahoma)320 mi
  8. 8HarnessRunning Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack — Minnesota Night of Champions (Columbus, Minnesota)355 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredRemington Park — Oklahoma Derby (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)370 mi
  10. 10HarnessIllinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack — Illinois Colt Stakes (Springfield, Illinois)377 mi

Questions about Legacy Downs

Where is Legacy Downs?

Legacy Downs is in Lincoln, Nebraska.

What kind of racing is at Legacy Downs?

Legacy Downs hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs may–June.

What other racetracks are near Legacy Downs?

The closest is Horsemen's Park in Omaha, Nebraska, about 41 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.