Ballarat Races Today & This Week

• Main Track Circumference: 1,900 metres
• Length of Home Straight: 450 metres
• Race Distances: 1,000 metres – 4,600 metres
• Ballarat Track Conditions: A true icon of Australian horse racing, Ballarat Racecourse has been hosting events since 1853 and is home to the prestigious Ballarat Cup. The track here is spacious and well-maintained, giving horses and jockeys a good amount of competition and keeping a thrill in the air for spectators. When the race is done, the excellent amenities and hospitality facilities continue to make this venue one of the best in Victoria.

Ballarat Racecourse Details

• Location: Ballarat, Victoria
• Address: 240 Kennedys Road, Miners Rest, VIC 3352
• Phone Number: (03) 5334 6273
• Opened: 1853
• Buy Tickets: https://country.racing.com/ballarat/calendar#/event-view

Got a question about your upcoming visit to Ballarat Racecourse? We’ve got you covered!

How to buy tickets for races at Ballarat racecourse?

Tickets for Ballarat Racecourse can be purchased here, where you’ll find the venue’s racing calendar and be able to choose from various ticket types and hospitality packages.

What is the recommended dress code for Ballarat races?

While Ballarat Racecourse embraces a laid-back country atmosphere, neat, casual attire is required. This means no thongs or ripped denim, with men in collared shirts and ladies in dresses, skirts, or tailored trousers.

How can you bet at Ballarat races?

Head to Ladbrokes online, where you’ll be able to place a variety of different bets for the Ballarat races, get up-to-date odds and see how much you could make on a bet before you place it.

How to get public transport to Ballarat races?

The closest train stations to Ballarat Racecourse are Ballarat Train Station and Wendouree Train Station. A bus service operates between these two stations and the racecourse on Ballarat Cup day, providing a convenient way of getting to the track without driving.

Where to park at Ballarat races?

Plenty of parking is available on-site at Ballarat Racecourse, and attendants are on hand to help direct you to a space. Parking is also free of charge.