
Racing
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course offers a horse race track with some of the nation’s best full-field cards for horse races near Hershey and Harrisburg. We offer simulcast horse racing from around the country, 365 days a year.experience the thrill of live racing all year long!
Catch the excitement of live horse racing over our one-mile main track Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Post time is now 5:45 p.m. on race days. Paddock Café is open on Friday nights during live racing. Keep scrolling to see our calendar of special events!
Events

Saturday, May 3
Derby Day
Post Time: 2PM
Join us for Derby Day at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and experience the excitement of live horse racing and the ever-popular Dachshund Derby! Celebrate with thrilling races, great food, and lively entertainment, all while cheering on the adorable Dachshunds as they race to the finish line.

Saturday, May 17
Preakness Day
Post Time: 2PM
Celebrate one of the most exciting events in the horse racing world—Preakness Day—at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course! Enjoy live Preakness Stakes coverage, thrilling horse races, and the adorable Corgi Cup, a race featuring everyone’s favorite fluffy pups.

Friday, May 30
Penn Mile Day
Post Time: 5PM
Join us for the Penn Mile at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and experience one of the most exciting races of the year! Watch top-tier horses compete in the prestigious Penn Mile, a thrilling race that showcases speed, skill, and excitement.

Saturday, June 7
Belmont Day
Post Time: 2PM
Celebrate Belmont Day at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and enjoy the excitement of the final leg of the Triple Crown, featuring the Belmont Stakes. In addition to the thrilling horse races, don’t miss the fun of the Bully Belmont, where lovable bulldogs compete for victory in this entertaining event.

Saturday, July 5
Camels, Ostrich, & Zebra Races
Get ready for the most unique and thrilling races at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course! Watch as camels, ostriches, and zebras take to the track in these one-of-a-kind races that are sure to have you on the edge of your seat. It's an exciting day filled with wild fun and unforgettable moments.

Friday, August 15
Fan Appreciation Day
Join us for Fan Appreciation Day at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, where we say thank you to our loyal fans with a day full of fun, excitement, and special giveaways! Enjoy thrilling live horse races, exclusive promotions, and a chance to win amazing prizes as we celebrate YOU.
general info
Live Racing
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 5:45pm post time.
STANDARD BOX SEAT or BOX SEAT SUITES
Watch Live Racing 150+ Days Per Year!
Standard Box Seat – 5 seats rents for $25 per night ($50 on Premium Days)
Box Seat Suite – seats 8 to 10, rents for $100. per night ($150 on Premium Days)
Private Boxes are available on a seasonal basis. Annual Box Rental Available for $500.
Please contact 717-469-3210 for more information.
Hours
MONDAY: Self-Serve
TUESDAY: Self-Serve
WEDNESDAY: 12:30 p.m. – End of Live Racing
THURSDAY: 12:30 p.m. – End of Live Racing
FRIDAY: 12:30 p.m. – End of Live Racing
SATURDAY: Self-Serve
Closing times are approximate and subject to change based on the simulcast schedule.
SELF-SERVICE WAGERING ONLY
Self-Serve wagering available when staffed Operations are closed
Daily updates on all the big carryover jackpot pools featured at tracks across the country & available for wagering to fans at Penn National, our OTB wagering venues as well as through Hollywoodraces.com.
Contact Info
Scratches and results: 717-469-3092
Racing Office Contact: 1-800-233-8238
Bookkeeper: Ext. 3232
Horse ID: Ext. 3304
Racing Commission: Ext. 3222
Standard Box Seat & Box Seat Suites: 717-469-3210
Current Racing Changes
(changes are posted approximately 5:45 p.m. each live racing night)
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New For Guests!

New!
Beer Garden
Now available by the Paddock Café!

NEW!
Family Fun Zone
Enjoy family fun activities at all of our racing special events!

NEW!
Firepits
New seating areas and firepits available on the racing apron!

NEW!
Games
Enjoy games and other activities at the racing apron!

NEW!
Paddock Cafe
New table service and menu features available!

See Our Photos!
Penn Mile Event Photos
pennsylvania state horse racing commission
Integrity hotline
To report unethical, illegal or suspicious activity call: 717-7871942
Please leave a detailed message. All call shall remain anonymous.