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Running Aces is working with the Minnesota Racing Commission and Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. to finalize a 2020 racing schedule. A live racing season of 50 race days starting Saturday, June 20 and running through October 4 has been requested, according to a news release. Races would begin at 1 p.m. and run every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday with three additional Wednesdays in September. Running Aces says they are committed to hosting live racing even without fans. However, as soon as spectators can be welcomed back, Running Aces will do so according to state guidelines.
Horses will begin arriving to the stables on June 1. Those that utilize the stables will have their own set of safety and security protocols, including access to temperature checks, required face masks and increased cleaning of high-traffic areas.
Gaming and Dining Safety Measures
- A newly created position of Health and Safety Compliance Administrator to ensure all policies and procedures are being followed,
- Regulated entrance and exits into the building with reduced occupancy,
- Non-contact temperature checks for all guests and employees that enter the building using a thermal imaging camera,
- Face masks will be required for all employees and guests in the building,
- Social distancing by spreading gaming tables throughout the building,
- Reducing the number of people on gaming tables to three or four (depending on the game type and table size),
- Added Plexiglas shields for the dealers and players to be separated along with player/player shields,
- Daily cleaning of gaming chips,
- Increased frequency of changing out the cards on the gaming tables,
- Increased staffing in order to clean high traffic areas more frequently,
- Reduced restaurant operations and no self-service beverage stations.
Events and Concerts
Running Aces said it is finalizing details on how to utilize its parking lot to provide safe, in-car entertainment options with social distancing in mind. Some events being planned under the new safety guidelines include:
- Drive-in movies,
- Charitable car bingo,
- Live concerts, including Trilogy on June 20.
For more information on Running Aces' plans going forward, click here.
| Location | Columbus, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates | 45°14′40″N93°02′02″W / 45.24452°N 93.03379°WCoordinates: 45°14′40″N93°02′02″W / 45.24452°N 93.03379°W |
| Owned by | North Metro Harness Initiative |
| Date opened | April 11th, 2008 |
| Race type | Harness |
| Course type | 5/8 mile agricultural lime & stone dust racetrack |
| Notable races | Minnesota Night of Champions |
| Official website | |
Running Aces Casino and Racetrack is a 5/8 mile harnesshorse racing track that is located in Columbus, Minnesota. The facility had its first race on April 11, 2008. The Facility also has a Casino with Poker, Blackjack, Pai Gow, and other card games.The Facility features Simulcast Racing Year-Round in the RaceBook, and offers full service dining Year Round in the Famous ' Trout Air Tavern '. The Live Racing season typically runs from June through September. There are approximately 53 live race days, with Live Racing on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. In August 2015, Running Aces debuted the all new ' Trout Air Experience ' , which offers guests the chance to fish for live Trout in the all new Trout pond, and have their catch cleaned, cooked and served to them in the Trout Air Tavern Restaurant at Running Aces. The facility also offers casual dining at the ' All-In Grill ' , and also offers a fantastic Bar with live music on scheduled nights. Running Aces always offers free Admission and free Parking, and during the Live Racing Season features '$1 Night' on Tuesdays, with hot dogs, chips and pop for just $1, along with $1 bets and $1 programs, $2 Miller Lite and $1 trout pond pole rentals. Saturday Nights are 'keep it local Night' with promotions and products from local vendors. There is also live music in the Trout Air Tavern after the races., and Sunday nights are 'Family Night' , with face painting and other kid's activities, and every night offers drawings and promotional games for cash and prizes.
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