The Catskills

Monticello Raceway

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Monticello Raceway is a harness racetrack in Monticello, New York. It opened in 1958, making it 68 years old in 2026. It races on a 1/2-mile harness oval.

Its first race card was held on June 27, 1958.

Track facts

Location
Monticello, New York
Racing
Harness
Track
1/2-mile harness oval
Opened
1958
Racing season
Year-round
Operator
Empire Resorts
Nickname
The Mighty M

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 Catskills in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Monticello Raceway and parking nearby.

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Tracks near Monticello Raceway10

  1. 1HarnessMohegan Pennsylvania (Pocono Downs) — Harness racing (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania)64 mi
  2. 2HarnessMeadowlands Racing & Entertainment — Hambletonian (harness) (East Rutherford, New Jersey)68 mi
  3. 3HarnessYonkers Raceway — Messenger Stakes (Yonkers, New York)68 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredBelmont Park — Belmont Stakes (Elmont, New York)84 mi
  5. 5HarnessTioga Downs — Harness racing (Nichols, New York)91 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredMonmouth Park — Haskell Stakes (Oceanport, New Jersey)101 mi
  7. 7HarnessVernon Downs — Harness racing (Vernon, New York)105 mi
  8. 8HarnessSaratoga Casino Hotel (Saratoga Harness) — Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace (Saratoga Springs, New York)108 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredParx Casino and Racing — Pennsylvania Derby (Bensalem, Pennsylvania)108 mi
  10. 10ThoroughbredSaratoga Race Course — Travers Stakes (Saratoga Springs, New York)108 mi

Questions about Monticello Raceway

Where is Monticello Raceway?

Monticello Raceway is in Monticello, New York.

What kind of racing is at Monticello Raceway?

Monticello Raceway hosts harness racing. Live racing runs year-round.

When did Monticello Raceway open?

Monticello Raceway opened in 1958.

What other racetracks are near Monticello Raceway?

The closest is Mohegan Pennsylvania (Pocono Downs) in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, about 64 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.