Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn, 98001, www.emeralddowns.com - 253-288-7704
Experience the Sport of Kings at Emerald Downs, Washington’s only Class One thoroughbred racetrack. A magnificent 167-acre facility, this premiere track offers the finest in racing excitement for fans of all ages. The Northwest's best thoroughbreds can be found racing on the Auburn oval, while Mount Rainier provides a stunning backdrop.  Emerald Downs' six-level stadium is focused on the finish line.

Whether you choose the Trackside Tent, or high atop the grandstand in one of the luxurious Triple Crown Suites, you won't miss a bit of the action. State-of-the-art video coverage brings the action up close with more than 550 monitors located throughout the facility. The highlight of every year, for more than 70 years, is the running of the $250,000 Longacres Mile (Gr. III). 2007’s big race, which features the West Coast's best mid-distance runners, will go postward on Sunday, August 19th. Fans of all ages enjoy a variety of special events throughout our racing season. Families can gather in the Paddock Park on summer Sundays to enjoy racing and special Sound Transit Family Day activities that include pony rides, face painting clowns, magicians and much more.