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Grand River Raceway kicks off another action-packed season on June 4

The horses are back—and so is the excitement! Grand River Raceway (GRR) kicks off its highly anticipated 2025 harness racing season on Wednesday, June 4,̷...

Ontario Racing holds successful two-day conference, bringing together industry experts, participants

Written by: Steven Loung, Woodbine Racetrack   Ontario Racing hosted a two-day conference last week that brought together industry experts and participants...

Grand River Raceway Crowns Chorizo Top Dog at the 2024 Wiener Dog Races

Chorizo, the 3-year-old mini dachshund, wins the title of Top Dog at Grand River Raceway’s 2024 Wiener Dog Races presented by Dreamland Pet. Competing in̷...
wiener dogs race with thousands of fans cheering

Grand River Raceway is ready to crown the next Top Dog at the 2024 Wiener Dog Races

Grand River Raceway (GRR) is excited to bring back their most popular race night of the year – Wiener Dog Races!   Also referred to…...

Grand River Raceway Celebrates Opening of New 5/8 Mile Racetrack

Elora, ON – June 12, 2024 – Grand River Raceway is thrilled to announce the official opening of its new 5/8 mile racetrack, marking a…...

Grand River Raceway ready to kick off racing June 5

On Wednesday, June 5, Grand River Raceway (GRR) kicks off another exciting season of harness racing! This year they will be celebrating the first horses…...

Grand River Raceway Wiener Dog Races welcome new presenting sponsor: Dreamland Pet!

Grand River Raceway (GRR) is proud to announce their popular Wiener Dog Races are coming back this year with a new Presenting Sponsor – Dreamland…...

Announcing Jenna MacDonell as the new Raceway Manager

Grand River Raceway (GRR) is thrilled to welcome Jenna MacDonell as the new Raceway Manager for the upcoming 2024 racing season. With Jamie Martin retiring̷...
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…...

Government of Canada supports Grand River Raceway through the Tourism Relief Fund

 News Release For Immediate Release   February 8, 2023 (Elora, ON) –  Grand River Raceway (GRR) receives $50,000 from RTO4, through the Government ...