COPE Day at the Races 2026

Save the date! Our annual Day at the Races to benefit the New York State AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) will be held on July 23, 2026.

Directions

Traveling By Car        
From New York Metropolitan Area:          
New York Thruway (I-87) to Exit 24 at Albany, then the Northway (I-87) to Exit 14. West on NY Route 9P, just outside the track gates. The track can also be reached by an alternate route, leaving the Northway at Exit 13N - US Route 9.

From Western New York:          
New York Thruway (I-90) to Exit 28 at Fultonville (Route 30A), to Johnstown and Route 29E to Saratoga Springs; or New York Thruway to Exit 27 at Amsterdam, Route 67E to Ballston Spa and Route 50 to Saratoga Springs.

From Upstate and Canada:          
Northway (I-87) to Exit 14 to Saratoga Springs.

From Massachusetts and Connecticut:         
Mass. Turnpike to NY Thruway (I-90), north to Exit 24 (Albany), then Northway (I-87) to Exit 14.

From Vermont and New Hampshire:         
Route 40 to Schuyerville and Route 29 to Saratoga Springs.

Traveling By Bus        
Adirondack Trailways provides bus service to Saratoga Springs. Call (800) 776-7548 or visit trailways.com for fares and schedules.

Traveling By Rail        
Amtrak provides service to Saratoga Springs. For a list of departure cities, prices and reservations, call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit amtrak.com.