when is the belmont race

The 2026 Belmont Stakes (the Belmont race) is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 , at Saratoga Race Course in New York.

Quick Scoop

• The Belmont Stakes is the third leg of the U.S. Triple Crown and will again be run at Saratoga in 2026 due to ongoing construction at Belmont Park.

• The 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival runs from June 3 to June 7, 2026 , with the main Belmont race held on June 6.

• In 2026 the race is planned at 1¼ miles (10 furlongs) instead of the traditional 1½ miles, because of Saratoga’s track configuration.

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