The 25th running of The Legacy Chase is September 26, 2026 at Shawan Downs and is presented by Brown Advisory. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. The popular kids’ zone is back this year with a petting zoo, face painting and lots of fun activities for the littlest racing fans. For adults, there is a vendor village, race merchandise and plenty of space to tailgate with friends. Be sure to walk around and check out all we have to offer; maybe you will want to upgrade to a tent next year! All race day information and parking passes can be found by visiting our website, www.thelegacychase.org.
The Land Preservation Trust’s Legacy Chase is the flagship equestrian event at Shawan Downs. Our goal is to bring together elite horses and gifted riders to showcase the graceful intensity of steeplechase racing for the Maryland community. By offering top-tier purses alongside our beautiful track and landscape, we believe we can raise the bar for steeplechasing nationwide. We provide food vendors, retail vendors, and other customer experiences to encourage those unfamiliar with the sport to bring their families and friends for a truly pastoral experience. They may not start out as racing fans but they certainly leave as them.
Located in Hunt Valley, Maryland, Shawan Downs is a beautiful property that has evolved from being a small piece of a historic working farm into a first-class equestrian center. Home to the Legacy Chase, Shawan Downs maintains its rich historic and agricultural heritage while bringing entertainment to the region. Shawan Downs came to fruition 25 years ago thanks to the vision of a few dedicated people who believed in the tradition of the sport and the celebration of the land. Once their vision was realized, it created an energy within the community to be a part of this unique property. This community known as the Life Founding Members, made this equestrian park possible and the Land Preservation Trust carries on their vision today.
