Boxing Day Races | Auckland

With an air of excitement in all four corners of the racecourse; the most colourful fashion, high-octane racing, hospitality & family entertainment combines to bring you one of Auckland's favourite occasions.

Welcome to the Boxing Day Races – Auckland’s great summer celebration.

STYLE GUIDE 
Make sure you're dressed in colour, apt for a summer's day at the track.

THE RACING
10 races, including some with that coveted "Group" status, will be run out on the track, set to entertain you between chats, champagne & the colour of the crowd.

THE PADDOCK - Turn up the raceday volume @ this party precinct
Returning to the Boxing Day Races in 2018, keep an eye out for event announcements & make sure you get those advance tickets before they SELL OUT (because they will!).

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FASHIONS IN THE FIELD 
It wouldn't be the Boxing Day Races without a fashion competition now would it? Time to start the outfit planning team because there are some brilliant prizes for the Best Dressed Female, Male and Millinery ;) 

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Those with the younger generation in tow will be glad to hear we're bringing back some free activities to keep them entertained within the Infield Family Zone, PLUS you can bring your own picnic lunch (& unopened, non-alcoholic beverages) into that area plus the public lawns. What's more, children under 15 years get free general admission.

AND MORE...
We're bringing you new hospitality precincts plus revamping some crowd favourites and we've got some fantastic advance ticket prices to get you in the mood too! 

- Gates open approx. 10.30am
- Hospitality areas open at 11.30am 
- First race at Ellerslie approx. 12.40pm
- Last race at Ellerslie approx. 6.05pm
- Event wraps approx. 8.30pm