FUN FOR THE KIDS
Let the kids bounce, climb and scramble with a free bouncy castle, obstacle course and lolly scramble. The first 100 kids on course will also enjoy a free Mr Whippy ice cream.
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WHAT'S ON · OAMARU
OAMARU CUP DAY
Sunday 18 October 2026 · Oamaru Racecourse
A SUNDAY AT THE TROTS
Date
Sun 18 Oct 2026
First Race
12:00 PM
Entry
Free
Venue
Oamaru Racecourse
Get the family together for Oamaru Cup Day, with an afternoon of harness racing and plenty to keep the kids busy between races.
There’s a free bouncy castle, obstacle course and lolly scramble, plus free Mr Whippy ice creams for the first 100 kids on course. Find a spot trackside and enjoy the action, headlined by the Dave Heffernan @ PGG Wrightson Real Estate Oamaru Cup.
Entry is free, and the first race gets underway at 12.30pm.
FIRST RACE: 12.30pm
Free on-site parking
More than just racing
Something for everyone
From keeping the kids entertained to catching the Cup trackside, there’s plenty to enjoy at Oamaru this Sunday.
MAKE A DAY OF IT
Looking for a hospitality option for your group? Contact Bev Williamson on 027 365 6022 to find out what’s available for Oamaru Cup Day.
THE OAMARU CUP
The Dave Heffernan @ PGG Wrightson Real Estate Oamaru Cup headlines the afternoon’s racing. Get close to the action trackside and cheer them home, with the first race starting at 12.30pm.
What to expect