The 48th Annual Point-to-Point Races | Sunday, May 3, 2026
A glorious day of steeplechase racing!
Join us for an exciting and festive day that has it all—steeplechase racing, pageantry, and fun for the entire family—even the pups! The sights and sounds will thrill spectators while the Winterthur Hunt area will entertain with games and activities for all ages.
Sales begin March 1, 2026. In the meantime, relive the excitement in our 2025 Point-to-Point Race Day Program!
Tailgate Parking Spaces & Tailgate Tents
Tailgate parking spaces will accommodate a vehicle no larger than 78.7″ wide, 206″ long, and 77.8″ high. SUVs and minivans are acceptable. Full-size vans, commercial, and logoed vehicles are not permitted.
Sales begin March 1, 2026.
Member Wristbands
Winterthur Members can pack a picnic and enjoy the races on Members Hill.
Sales begin March 1, 2026.
Guest Parking Options
Guest parking is free for wristband holders. Shorten your walk by purchasing closer parking.
Sales begin March 1, 2026.
Let Us Entertain You!
Hunt Brunch Tent
Reserve a table to watch the races by the finish line. Includes event admission for guests 21 years or older, bountiful buffet with full bar, VIP parking, and other amenities.
Bluecoast Rail Tent by SoDel Concepts
Enjoy the races from a private tent on the rail while enjoying food and beverage from SoDel Concepts’ flagship restaurant, Bluecoast Seafood Grill. Includes event admission for guests 21 years or older and VIP parking.
Family-Friendly Fiesta Tent
Celebrate in style! Families will enjoy a taco bar, assorted appetizers, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. Includes event admission. The cash bar features our signature race day margarita, beer, and wine. Sponsored by Santa Fe Mexican Grill.
Race Day Activities
Bet Your Stable
When you play at Stable Duel, you’ll use your virtual wallet to build your stable of horses from the day’s races. The better your stable performs, the more fantasy points you earn for a chance to win real cash prizes!
Race Day Classic Contest
Pair your finest chapeau with a race-day ensemble to envy, and our designated fashion experts will comb the crowd to find who is best dressed from head to toe. Two winners will receive a $250 gift card from Wilmington Country Store, and one winner will receive a hat or fascinator from Christine A. Moore Millinery.
Make Memories: Family and Children’s Photos
Remember race day with a complimentary digital image file (sized for sharing on social media) taken by nationally accredited photographer Kirstie Donohue. High-resolution digital files and prints available for purchase via an online gallery following the event.
Jump on the wagon for a complimentary short hayride for the family through Winterthur’s beauty. Ramsey’s Farm has been a Winterthur neighbor since 1860 and is known for its pumpkin patch and farm parties.
Stick Horse Races
Bring your own stick horse or grab one from our stable.
Rolls-Royce and Bentley Automobile Display by Keystone Rolls-Royce Owners Club
Don’t miss the magnificent gathering of historic models parked adjacent to the antique carriages and driven by the Keystone Region Rolls-Royce Club.
Canine Capers
VIP TAIL-gate Party for pet lovers and their furry family members. Come visit a variety of local pet stores, shelters, rescues, trainers, groomers, artists, and some adoptable pups!
Marketplace
Looking to see if your favorite vendor will be at this year’s Point-to-Point? Check back for our 2026 Marketplace lineup. Until then, our amazing 2025 vendors are featured in the archive below.
Concessions
Looking to see if your favorite vendor will be at this year’s Point-to-Point? Check back for our 2026 Concessions lineup. Until then, our amazing 2025 vendors are featured in the archive below.
Point-to-Point Race Day Program
Read more in our 2025 Race Day Program.
Race Schedule
2025 Race Schedule
10:30 am
Gates Open
• Races stream live on NationalSteeplechase.com.
• Join Our Stable: Free to play, StableDuel.com to win cash prizes. Free to play downloaded app. Select your stable of 10 horses until post time on Sunday, May 4.
• Tailgate Competition. Set-up begins for the 2025 Best Presented Tailgate. All tailgate parking spaces are eligible to win the coveted Point-to-Point silver tray.
• “We Know a Classic Style When We See It” Judges will comb the crowd looking for classic styles from head to toe.
• Rolls-Royce and Bentley Auto Display from Keystone Region Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club.
• Winterthur Hunt & Canine Capers: Enjoy family activities, crafts, and contests.
• Marketplace: Shopping for Mother’s Day, upcoming graduations, birthdays, or a treat for yourself!
• Making Memories: Family and Children’s Photos by nationally accredited photographer Kirstie Donohue.
11:45 am
Delaware State Police Pipes and Drums
12:00 pm
Alison Hershbell Large Pony Race
12:30 pm
Parade of River Hills Foxhounds
1:00 pm
George A. “Frolic” Weymouth Antique Carriage Parade
1:30 pm
• Stick Horse Race ages 4 and under
• Tailgate Competition Winner Announced
1:50 pm
National Anthem sung by Miah Wallace
2:00 pm
Races Begin! Isabella du Pont Sharp Memorial Maiden Timber Race–$20,000 purse
2:15 pm
• Stick Horse Race ages 5–7
• Best Dressed from Head to Toe Winner announced
2:30 pm
Winterthur Bowl Maiden Timber Race–$25,000 purse
2:45 pm
Stick Horse Race ages 8–10
3:00 pm
Vicmead Plate In honor of Louis “Paddy” Neilson III Amateur or Apprentice Rider Timber Race–$15,000 purse
3:30 pm
Middletown Cup Apprentice Rider Training Flat
3:45 pm
Presentation of the Greta Brown Layton Trophy
4:00 pm
Gates Close
Pony Races
Get all the details and online registration for the Pony Races.
Information for Horsemen
Get all the details about each race happening at Point-to-Point.
Map
See our map for tailgate space options.
Be Our Guest
Bring your wristband back during the month of May to enjoy a day of complimentary general admission to Winterthur!
Getting There
Winterthur is located on Route 52 between I-95 and Route 1, six miles northwest of Wilmington, Delaware. For in-car GPS and online mapping services, use: 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807.
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors
Media Partners
Proceeds from Point-to-Point support environmental and land stewardship initiatives to care for, preserve, and protect the Winterthur Garden and the woodlands, meadows, and wetland habitats that surround it—nearly 1,000 acres of conserved land. We are grateful to our visitors and event supporters and encourage you to come back and explore this beautiful Brandywine Valley preserve.