ELF Raceday 5 Dec 2025

Overview

⏱️3 hours 55 minutesApproximate duration
🏟️Medium sizedVenue capacity is 20,000

ELF Raceday invites racegoers to a festive Friday of competitive jump racing and fundraising for the Exeter Leukaemia Fund at Exeter Racecourse on 5 December 2025. Guests who wear festive attire (or a jacket and hat) receive a complimentary drink; live music will provide an upbeat atmosphere. With group booking discounts and lively racing, the event combines sport, seasonal cheer and charitable purpose.

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Exeter Racecourse operates as a single enclosure for this raceday. There is also the opportunity to purchase a fantastic hospitality package to make a day at the races extra special. Racegoers purchase a General Admission ticket for a full day of racing with access to outdoor public areas and the bars across the racecourse, as well as all ground floor facilities and the grandstand steps from which you can enjoy watching the racing action.

🧒 Child Tickets

Children aged 17 and under gain free entry to the racecourse for all fixtures and a zero-value ticket can be booked through the Jockey Club. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, with a maximum of 2 children per adult. Should you visit to bring more than 2 children per adult please contact the racecourse.

👨‍🎓 Student Tickets

There are no discounted tickets for students and so a full-price ticket must be purchased.

🧓 Senior Tickets

There are no discounted tickets for senior citizens and so a full-price ticket must be purchased.

👨‍🦽 Disabled Tickets

Provided that you purchase a valid admission ticket for yourself, you are entitled to apply for one complimentary admission ticket for the same event for the person who is accompanying you to assist you as a personal assistant or companion. The personal assistant or companion must be able to provide you with appropriate assistance which might include:

assisting you in moving around the racecourse
helping you evacuate the racecourse in the event of an emergency
accompanying and / or assisting you in using the racecourse’s toilets
assisting you in purchasing refreshments and food or using other services

Please note that the personal assistant/companion admission policy does not apply to disabled persons 17 and under as it is racecourse policy that all persons under the age of 17 must be accompanied at all times in any event by a responsible adult who must purchase their own ticket.

There are disabled viewing areas for wheelchair users beside the Paddock and at the top of the terrace in front of the Owners and Trainers Bar, as well as in the Haldon Stand’s viewing gallery.

ELF Raceday Schedule

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Friday 5 December
10:55	Entry Gates	Doors Open
12:13	Horse Racing	The Jcb Tele-Handler Pony Racing Authority Graduates Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (For Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders That Have Ridden In Pra Pony Races) (Cl 5)	2m 7f
12:48	Horse Racing	The Jcb Fastrac British Stallion Studs Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Qualifier) (Gbb Race	2m 1f
13:23	Horse Racing	The Jcb Hydrogen 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Gbb Race)	2m 1f
13:58	Horse Racing	The Jcb Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Gbb Race)	2m 3f
14:33	Horse Racing	The Jcb Hydradig Novices' Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)	2m 2f

ELF Raceday Schedule

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Friday 5 December
10:55	Entry Gates	Doors Open
12:13	Horse Racing	The Jcb Tele-Handler Pony Racing Authority Graduates Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (For Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders That Have Ridden In Pra Pony Races) (Cl 5)	2m 7f
12:48	Horse Racing	The Jcb Fastrac British Stallion Studs Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Qualifier) (Gbb Race	2m 1f
13:23	Horse Racing	The Jcb Hydrogen 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Gbb Race)	2m 1f
13:58	Horse Racing	The Jcb Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Gbb Race)	2m 3f
14:33	Horse Racing	The Jcb Hydradig Novices' Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)	2m 2f

Venue Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps

Exeter Racecourse is located just off the A38 (Exeter to Plymouth), 5 miles from the end of the M5 southbound. Due to its rural location 11.6 km to the south of Exeter, the good road links, and the ample free parking at every fixture, the easiest way to reach the racecourse is by car. There are also public bus services to the racecourse if you wish to travel by public transport.

🅿️ Parking

Exeter Racecourse has free parking at every race fixture. Please be aware that on larger racedays, the car park will fill up quickly. Once parked, there will be a short walk to the racecourse entrance. Please be aware that parking is on grass so some areas may be uneven.

There is disabled parking located next to the Haldon Stand providing easy access to the stand where lifts and disabled facilities are available. Please ensure you display a valid disabled badge in the front windscreen of your vehicle.

Limos are welcome but will only be allowed to park in designated coach areas, availability to this area will depend on your time of arrival.

🚖️ Taxi

Depending on your time of travel, a taxi from Exeter to the racecourse will take about 25 minutes - to receive an exclusive discount from the preferred partners on a taxi fare to or from the racecourse, book Apple Taxis on 01392 666666 or email and quote "EX1".

There is also an Apple Taxi Raceday Pick-Up point located at the bottom of the racecourse’s main car park. Taxis will be lining up there from the last race so if you intend on travelling home by taxi, please make your way to the Pick-Up point to join the queue.

🚍 Coach & Bus

Exeter Racecourse can be reached by public bus services 39 and Stagecoach Gold X38. Get off at Exeter Racecourse stop which is located just outside the course entrance.

A complimentary bus service runs to Exeter Racecourse from Exeter St. Davids Train Station and Exeter City Bus Station every raceday. Please note this service is available on a strictly first-come, first-served basis.

🚆 Train

There is a direct train link between London Paddington to Exeter St. Davids Train Station: Exeter is around a 2-hour journey from London Paddington. The racecourse offer a complimentary coach service bringing you straight from the station to the racecourse.

🚁 Helicopter

With prior permission, helicopters can land on the course on racedays. Please call the racecourse on 01392 832599 for further information.

🚶‍♂️ Walking

Due to its rural location, walking to and from the course is not recommended.

Destination & Tourism

Location

Exeter

Language

English

Currency

British Pound (GBP)

Time Zone

GMT (GMTZ)

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Average weather in December

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9°C

high

5°C

low

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51 mm

15 days

ELF Raceday 5 Dec 2025

Overview

ELF Raceday Tickets

🧒 Child Tickets

👨‍🎓 Student Tickets

🧓 Senior Tickets

👨‍🦽 Disabled Tickets

ELF Raceday Schedule

Friday 5 December

ELF Raceday Schedule

Friday 5 December

Venue Travel & Parking

🅿️ Parking

🚖️ Taxi

🚍 Coach & Bus

🚆 Train

🚁 Helicopter

🚶‍♂️ Walking

Accommodation

Destination & Tourism

Flights & International Travel

Things To Do

Average weather in December

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