50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MEADOWLANDS PACE

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- July 7, 2026 -- This Saturday, July 11^th is the Meadowlands’ signature night-time event – The Meadowlands Pace! It is also the 50^th running of the Meadowlands Pace. Post time is 6:35pm

On the track, $2.4 million in stakes is up for grabs, including the top 3-year-old pacers competing for the $810,000 Meadowlands Pace title. The race card also features (estimated purses):

·       $300,000 WR Haughton Open Pace

·       $400,000 E. T. Gerry Hambletonian Maturity

·       $300,000 Stanley Dancer

·       $300,000 Del Miller Memorial

·       $200,000 Jerry Silverman Memorial

·       $175,000 Dorothy Haughton Open Mare Pace

In addition to the exciting on-track action, fans can ride the mechanical shark, kick some soccer balls, climb the rock wall, dance with DJ ALX, get a glitter tattoo and their face painted and snag a commemorative 50^th anniversary soccer kit-themed t-shirt (while supplies last).

Fans can also enter the $500 Win Wager Contest for a chance to win a $500 bet on a select stakes race. Registration and details are available at 2026 Pace Win Wagers. Must be onsite on 7/11 and 18+ to enter.

Foodies should also come to the track hungry and indulge on some delicious food truck grub from local food trucks. From 5 to 11 p.m., dine on everything from burgers to tacos, to BBQ, lobster rolls, and lemonade.

Participating food trucks include:

Kimchi Smoke

Clydes Italian Ice

Wild Bill’s Soda

Latin Bites

Lots of Meat BBQ

Bada Bing Bites

Btch’n Bacon

Tacoholics

Michael’s Backyard BBQ

Tiny Hot Cakes

Rhythm N Ribs

Pita Bowl NJ

Eat My Balls

Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn

Bites & Delights

Cat Like Reflexes

DAW Concessions

Carnival Concessions

Buffet dining for Pace night is $79.95 (plus tax and gratuity) - 201-The-BigM for reservations. The menu includes shrimp cocktail, deviled eggs, miso-glazed prime rib, chicken cacciatore, and more

All Pace night details can be found at https://playmeadowlands.com/pace/ 

Must be 18+ to wager on racing; 21+ to wager on sports. Gambling Problem? Dial 1-800-Gambler.