Sunday, October 27, 2024
2024 International Gold Cup Races Move to Glenwood Park in Middleburg,
Virginia and Revise Race Date to Sunday, Oct. 27
WARRENTON, Va., Sept. 23, 2024—The International Gold Cup announced that it will run the 2024 races on Sunday, October 27 at Glenwood Park in Middleburg, Va.
The date change was due to the Mille Miglia USA Warmup auto race held in Middleburg from Oct. 22-26. The auto race has become an annual iconic event for Middleburg and replicates the historic Mille Miglia race held each year in Italy. Cars depart and return each day of the race on N. Madison Street, which is the start and finish line for the auto race and shuts down the street. This is the same road traversed by most attendees to Glenwood Park.
“We realized the need to move our race date when we learned about the Mille Miglia in Middleburg,” explained Al Griffin, co-chairman of the Virginia Gold Cup Association. “The two events in Middleburg on the same date just didn’t make sense. Sunday is a better day to ensure horse vans, trailers and spectators can effectively get to the race course.”
The International Gold Cup was scheduled to run at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 26. It will now move to nearby Glenwood Park in Middleburg, Virginia and run on Sunday, Oct. 27. Those who have purchased tickets will have spaces and tickets honored at the new venue or refunded and will receive information shortly from the International Gold Cup ticket office.
Tailgating at the Virginia Gold Cup races is a time-honored tradition, so make the most of the day and participate in the Tailgate Contest. The best tailgates have a theme, decorations and special food and drink recipes. Reserved tailgating spots are available on the North Rail, South Rail, and on Members Hill.
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