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Grand River Raceway is showing their PINK pride for the 2nd annual Harness the Hope night!

The Grand River Raceway (GRR) is excited to host their second annual breast cancer fundraiser, Harness the Hope Night this Friday, August 18! Harness the…...
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34th Industry Day is ramping up to be one of Grand River Raceway’s best!

Grand River Raceway’s (GRR) 34th Industry Day is Civic Holiday, Monday, August 7, with a post time of 12:30 pm! At GRR, you can always…...
sunset with wiener dogs race to finish line with fans cheering

Rozema’s Round Up -July

Written by: Chad Rozema, Grand River Raceway Manager   We have reached the midway point of our 2023 racing season, having concluded the month of…...
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Battle of Waterloo Draws 11; ‘Belles’ attracts 12

Written by: John Rallis, for Grand River Raceway   Eliminations will go for both of Grand River Raceway’s marquee events after 11 dropped into the…...
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Gus is The 2023 Wiener Dog Champion at Grand River Raceway!

Gus, the 4-year-old miniature dachshund, raced to the finish line taking home the grand prize of Grand River Raceway 2023 Wiener Dog Champion once again…...
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Grand River Raceway adds a date to their 2023 race schedule

Grand River Raceway (GRR) is excited to announce that they have added a date to their 2023 schedule – Monday, September 25 at 6:30 pm…...
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Grand River Raceway is getting ready for their most adorable race of the year!

Grand River Raceway (GRR) is proud to announce their popular Wiener Dog Races are back again this year! Also referred to as “the most adorable…...
three horses race to the finish line

June wrap-up!

by Chad Rozema, Raceway Manager   The first quarter of the 2023 season at Grand River Raceway wrapped up on Monday, June 26th, two programs…...
three standardbred horses racing to the finishline

Grand River Raceway primed for their 20th race season!

On Friday, June 2, Grand River Raceway (GRR) kicks off another exciting season of harness racing! This year they will be celebrating their 20th race…...
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Announcement: Racetrack Update

It is with great excitement that Grand River Raceway (GRR), with support from Ontario Racing, announces they are proceeding with the construction of a 5/8-mile&...