100th Running Of Far Hills Race Meeting Returns In 2021

FAR HILLS, NJ — The Annual Far Hills Race Meeting is back this year following last year's cancelation due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday, Oct. 16, the steeplechase event will officially be celebrating its postponed 100th running.

"Cancelling last year's event was a huge blow — for the spectators who have made Far Hills Race Meeting a family tradition, and for the charities that rely on the race to meet their fundraising goal and help more community members," said Guy Torsilieri, chairman of the Far Hills Race Meeting. "But after 100 years of world-class racing and memory-making, we know that the spirit of this event and this community will be just as fervent this October."

General admission tickets and reserved tailgate spots have already been selling fast as families are excited to get back to the races.

"The biggest thing is we want people to be with friends and family again. This is such a great tradition and entertainment — especially with COVID and being off for 18 months we haven't been able to do that," said Ron Kennedy, a Chairmen of Far Hills Race Meeting.

Kennedy was especially happy to be able to once again raise funds for local, healthcare-oriented charities including:

• Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Barnabas Health
• Crossroads4Hope
• The Arc of Somerset County
• Community in Crisis
• LifeCamp
• Bonnie Brae

With the pandemic still underway, Kennedy said the race meeting will follow any state guidelines required at the time of the race.

"It is too early to tell what specifics will be what required," said Kennedy.

For more information on the 2021 Far Hills Race Meeting or to purchase tickets, call 908-234-9115 or visit farhillsrace.org.

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