Carlisle is one of only two tracks within the northwest county of Cumbria. As a dual-purpose course, Carlisle can operate almost all year round – January traditionally being the only blank month.
The Carlisle Bell – believed to be the oldest racing trophy currently awarded in Britain – takes centre stage on the flat, whilst the major highlight of the jumps season is the Listed class Houghton Mares’ Chase which takes place on a Sunday in December.
Upcoming Fixtures at Carlisle
- Monday 18th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 29th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 8th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 9th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 15th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 24th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 4th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 9th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 11th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 19th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 27th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 9th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 22nd October 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 1st November 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 9th November 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Tuesday 17th November 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 29th November 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 13th December 2026 - Jump / Turf
Recent Fixtures
- Saturday 4th April 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 22nd March 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 8th March 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 16th February 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 14th December 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 30th November 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 10th November 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 2nd November 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Thursday 16th October 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Wednesday 10th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 1st September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 20th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 12th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 4th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 10th July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 5th July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 25th June 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 16th June 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 30th May 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 29th May 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 19th May 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 19th April 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 23rd March 2025 - Jump / Turf
Major Meetings at Carlisle
Carlisle Racecourse hosts a mixed programme of Flat and jumps racing, with its biggest crowds arriving in summer for the historic Carlisle Bell fixture. The remainder of the calendar is made up of lower-profile fixtures, but the track is always very well supported by racegoers, trainers, and jockeys.
Carlisle Bell & Cumberland Plate Day (June)
Coming straight after the conclusion of Royal Ascot, this is a great week for racing in the north. The Carlisle Bell and Cumberland Plate handicaps are run midweek, Wednesday, before the show moves on to Newcastle for the Northumberland Plate meeting.
- Feature races: Carlisle Bell (the world’s oldest sporting trophy), & Cumberland Plate
- Carlisle’s standout flat meeting
- Big midweek crowds – usually in the sun
Flat Season Finale (September)
Carlisle’s grand finale to the Flat season comes in September, and it’s one for the sprinters. A warm Cumbrian welcome awaits all those with tickets.
- 7 races – mostly competitive handicaps
- Early evening racing to close out the summer
- Lively crowds and good betting action
Northern Lights Meeting (October)
As we move into the jumps season, Carlisle hosts a great afternoon of National Hunt action.
- Marks the transition into the jumps season
- Popular themed race day with growing profile
- Family friendly
Graduation Chase Raceday (November)
There’s War Memorial Wreath laying and a one-minute silence observed at 11am, before racing gets going which includes the feature Weatherbys Graduation Chase, often showcasing a future star.
- Early-season novice and graduation chases
- Important stepping stones for young jumpers
- Respectful commemoration ceremony
