The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) has approved the 2026 race dates as submitted by licensed racetracks, confirming a total of 202 race dates across six Standardbred venues in Atlantic Canada.

The approved race dates by track are as follows:

• Truro Raceway: 27 race dates

• Red Shores Charlottetown: 80 race dates

• Red Shores Summerside: 33 race dates

• Northside Downs: 27 race dates

• Inverness Raceway: 25 race dates

• Connell Park Raceway: 10 race dates

Together, these dates form a comprehensive Maritime-wide racing schedule that supports competitive racing, regional coordination, and long-term sustainability for the industry.

Each track’s full list of approved race dates is available through the MPHRC website, with links to track-specific schedules for ease of reference.

“With the 2026 race dates now approved, we’re looking ahead with confidence and optimism,” said Kyle Burton, Director of Racing for the MPHRC. “This provides clarity for horsepeople and fans across the region, and sets the stage for another strong year of racing in Atlantic Canada.”

The MPHRC will publish and maintain the official 2026 racing calendar on its website and will communicate any future changes promptly and transparently.

For full details, including individual race dates and post times, please visit the 2026 Racing Calendar on the MPHRC website.