2024 International Gold Cup Races Move to Glenwood Park in Middleburg, Virginia, with New Date of Sunday, Oct. 27

The International Gold Cup, one of Virginia’s premier horse racing events, has announced a venue and date change for its 2024 race. Originally set for Saturday, October 26 at Great Meadow in The Plains, the event will now take place at Glenwood Park in Middleburg on Sunday, October 27.

The decision to move the date and location was influenced by the annual Mille Miglia USA Warmup auto race, which runs from October 22-26 in Middleburg. The Mille Miglia, modeled after the iconic Italian race, has become a signature event for the town, with North Madison Street serving as both the start and finish line. Since the road is crucial for both the Mille Miglia and for most attendees traveling to Glenwood Park, organizers saw the need to avoid overlap between the two events.

“We realized the need to move our race date when we learned about the Mille Miglia in Middleburg,” said 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 racecourse.”

Race organizers are working closely with ticket holders to accommodate the change. Tickets and parking passes for the original Saturday event will be honored at the new location on Sunday, October 27. Those unable to attend on the revised date can request a refund. The International Gold Cup ticket office will provide further details.

This year’s move to Glenwood Park offers a new experience for fans of the International Gold Cup, a prestigious steeplechase event that draws horse-racing enthusiasts across the region. Glenwood Park, located in the heart of Middleburg’s horse country, has long been a beloved venue for equestrian events, providing a picturesque setting for the 2024 Gold Cup.

For additional details and updates on the race, visit vagoldcup.com.