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Mountaineer Casino Resort

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Mountaineer Casino Resort is a thoroughbred racetrack in New Cumberland, West Virginia. It opened in 1951, making it 75 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval, 7-furlong turf course.

Its signature race is the West Virginia Derby (G3).

Mountaineer was the first U.S. racetrack to add slot machines and become a racino.

Track facts

Location
New Cumberland, West Virginia
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt, Turf
Track
1-mile dirt oval, 7-furlong turf course
Opened
1951
Racing season
Spring–December, mostly night racing
Operator
Century Casinos
Former names
Waterford Park (1951–1987)
Mountaineer Park

Signature races at Mountaineer Casino Resort

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs spring–December, mostly night racing. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows the Ohio River valley in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Mountaineer Casino Resort and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Mountaineer Casino Resort

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Tracks near Mountaineer Casino Resort10

  1. 1HarnessHollywood Casino at The Meadows — Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids (Washington, Pennsylvania)35 mi
  2. 2ThoroughbredHollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course — Steel Valley Sprint (Austintown, Ohio)35 mi
  3. 3HarnessNorthfield Park Racino — Battle of Lake Erie (Northfield, Ohio)70 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredThistledown — Ohio Derby (North Randall, Ohio)75 mi
  5. 5ThoroughbredPresque Isle Downs & Casino — Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (Erie, Pennsylvania)108 mi
  6. 6HarnessDelaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug) — Little Brown Jug (Delaware, Ohio)128 mi
  7. 7HarnessEldorado Gaming Scioto Downs — Harness racing (Columbus, Ohio)134 mi
  8. 8HarnessLeamington Raceway — Bob McIntosh Memorial (Leamington, Ontario)144 mi
  9. 9HarnessDresden Raceway — Little Saratoga Pacing Series (Dresden, Ontario)160 mi
  10. 10HarnessShenandoah Downs — Harness racing (Woodstock, Virginia)164 mi

Questions about Mountaineer Casino Resort

Where is Mountaineer Casino Resort?

Mountaineer Casino Resort is in New Cumberland, West Virginia.

What kind of racing is at Mountaineer Casino Resort?

Mountaineer Casino Resort hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs spring–December, mostly night racing.

When did Mountaineer Casino Resort open?

Mountaineer Casino Resort opened in 1951.

What is the biggest race at Mountaineer Casino Resort?

The signature race at Mountaineer Casino Resort is the West Virginia Derby (G3).

What other racetracks are near Mountaineer Casino Resort?

The closest is Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington, Pennsylvania, about 35 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.