Opening Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino 26225 US-70 Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 USA (map)

Experience the thrill of live horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, home to the World’s Richest Quarter Horse Race, the All-American Futurity.

Ruidoso Downs Race Track opens its summer meet on Memorial Day Weekend.

The summer races take place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with additional races on Monday, May 26 and Monday, September 1, 2025.

2025 Racing Schedule:

46 Days – Friday, Saturday, Sunday (plus 2 Mondays)

May:

• 23, 24, 25, 26 (Monday)

• 30, 31

June:

• 1

• 6, 7, 8

• 13, 14, 15

• 20, 21, 22

• 27, 28, 29

July:

• 4, 5, 6

• 11, 12, 13

• 18, 19, 20

• 25, 26, 27

August:

• 1, 2, 3

• 8, 9, 10

• 15, 16, 17

• 22, 23, 24

• 30, 31

September:

• 1 (Monday)