The Belmont Stakes is traditionally run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, on the main dirt track nicknamed “Big Sandy,” which is 1½ miles in circumference.

Because of ongoing renovations at Belmont Park, recent and upcoming editions (including 2025 and 2026) are being held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, but the race is still officially the Belmont Stakes.

So if you’re asking “what track is Belmont Stakes?” the classic, permanent home is Belmont Park’s main dirt track in Elmont, NY, with a temporary move to Saratoga during the Belmont Park rebuild.

Quick Scoop

  • Main home track: Belmont Park, Elmont, New York.
  • Surface: Dirt, on the large 1½‑mile “Big Sandy” main track.
  • Role: Third and final leg of the U.S. Triple Crown, often called “The Test of the Champion.”
  • Temporary venue change: Being run at Saratoga Race Course while Belmont Park is under reconstruction, including the 2025 and 2026 runnings.

Mini FAQ

  1. Is the Belmont Stakes always at Belmont Park?
    • Historically yes, but not in 2025–2026 due to renovations; those editions are at Saratoga Race Course.
  1. What kind of race is it?
    • A Grade I race for three-year-olds and the longest of the Triple Crown races, traditionally at 1½ miles on Belmont’s main track (distance has been adjusted in some Saratoga years).

TL;DR: It’s the Belmont Stakes because of the race and its history, but the track is Belmont Park’s big dirt oval in Elmont, NY, with Saratoga serving as a temporary host while Belmont is rebuilt.

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