Course

Awapuni

Awapuni racecourse, located in Palmerston North, is the home to the Feilding, Manawatu, Marton, and Rangitikei Racing Clubs. Set amongst beautiful park-like grounds is the recent $8.7million construction of the Awapuni multi-purpose Function Centre. The 1800m Awapuni Track means all horses get their chance with a 400 metre home straight giving everyone a sight as they head home for victory.

Admission: Course and Stand entry is free. An official programme costs $3
Parking:  General parking is free and is accessed from Ash or Elm Street.  Members' Parking can be accessed from Elm Street, off Rosebank Road.
Catering facilties:   There is a range of cafe style food.
Eftpos:  Facilities are available from the Secretary's Office, ground floor.
Sponsorship:  You can sponsor at Awapuni from $500.00 (for race naming rights) and upwards.  Sponsorships are available at all meetings.

• 2D
• Satellite

Distance	Time	Horse	Date

Contact details

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RACE Awapuni
Racecourse Road
Palmerston North 4412T: 04 528 9611
W: jointheaction.co.nz

Contact details:
Brad Taylor
General Manager of Racing
M: 027 258 3748
E: [email protected]

Course Info

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Membership:

1. Race Premier Membership $150
2. RACE Group Full Membership $100
3. Youth Membership $75

The Awapuni Lounge situated on the first floor of the members stand is for our valued members only. Members will also have opportunity to reserve a table at a discount to advertised rates on those days that the Silks Lounge is available.

Premier, Gold & Young Members will have exclusive access to the Stewards Room on Manawatu Cup Day and Courtesy Ford Sires Produce Stakes Day and to the Wellington Floor on Wellington Cup Day (Desert Gold Restaurant & Parade Lounge patrons will also be permitted).

Hospitality packages are on offer at most meetings throughout the year. This is an opportunity to entertain guests, clients, staff or friends in style, with first class facilities and uninterrupted views of the course.

The package will include:

• Buffet luncheon
• Cash bar or an all-inclusive beverage package
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Racebook & pen per guest
• Private tote facilities

For more information go to: www.awapuniracing.co.nz

All meetings

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Date	Club	Meeting Name/Type
Sat 23 Aug 2025	Marton JC	Feature
Sat 6 Sep 2025	Manawatu RC	Feature
Sat 27 Sep 2025	Marton JC	Premier
Sat 11 Oct 2025	Manawatu RC	Premier
Sat 1 Nov 2025	Feilding JC	Feature
Fri 14 Nov 2025	Rangitikei RC	Feature
Sat 20 Dec 2025	Manawatu RC	Other
Fri 26 Dec 2025	Manawatu RC	Other
Sun 1 Mar 2026	Marton JC	Other
Wed 18 Mar 2026	Manawatu RC	Other
Sat 28 Mar 2026	Manawatu RC	Premier
Mon 6 Apr 2026	Manawatu RC	Other
Sat 18 Apr 2026	Manawatu RC	Other
Fri 24 Apr 2026	Feilding JC	Other
Sat 16 May 2026	Rangitikei RC	Other
Sat 4 Jul 2026	Marton JC	Other