Belmont Stakes to remain at Saratoga Race Course through 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The 158th Belmont Stakes will take place at Saratoga Race Course for the third consecutive year due to ongoing renovations at Belmont Park. Currently valued at over $400 million, the redevelopment project aims to modernize various facilities, causing officials to prioritize safety by relocating the race. Although Belmont Park is set to reopen in September 2026, plans call for the Belmont Stakes to return to its traditional venue in 2027. The race at Saratoga will be run over a shorter distance of 1¼ miles instead of the usual 1½ miles due to track configuration.
- •Belmont Stakes has been moved to Saratoga since 2024.
- •Renovation project at Belmont Park is estimated to cost over $400 million.
- •Race distance is reduced to 1¼ miles at Saratoga due to track layout.
- •Belmont Stakes is scheduled to return to Belmont Park in 2027.
- •The 2025 Belmont Stakes was won by Sovereignty at Saratoga.
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"The 158th running of the Belmont Stakes will again be hosted at Saratoga Race Course rather than its traditional home […]
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