Hawthorne

about this track

Hawthorne Race Track was a 119-acre horse racing track located in Cicero, Illinois, near Chicago. It was a mainstay in Illinois racing for over a century. The track held Thoroughbred meets in the spring and fall.

Among the major stakes events that were held at Hawthorne Race Track were the Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap, the Illinois Derby, and the Robert F. Carey Memorial Handicap.

The last race at Hawthorne was held on July 19, 2026. The property was sold during bankruptcy proceedings, ending a 135-year run.

Hawthorne Race Track was a 119-acre horse racing track located in Cicero, Illinois, near Chicago. It was a mainstay in Illinois racing for over a century. The track held Thoroughbred meets in the spring and fall.

Among the major stakes events that were held at Hawthorne Race Track were the Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap, the Illinois Derby, and the Robert F. Carey Memorial Handicap.

The last race at Hawthorne was held on July 19, 2026. The property was sold during bankruptcy proceedings, ending a 135-year run.