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The Gong Raceday 2026

Get ready for one of the Illawarra’s biggest days on the racing calendar! The Gong Race Day returns to Kembla Grange Racecourse on Saturday, November 21, 2026.

Experience a huge day of metropolitan racing, with $2.5 million in total prize money across a 10-race card, including the $1 million Group 3 The Gong over 1600 metres and the $300,000 Group 3 The Warra over 1000 metres.

Event Details

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Gates Open: 11am
Where: Kembla Grange Racecourse, Wollongong, NSW

What to Expect

  • The Gong – $1 million Group 3 handicap over 1600m
  • The Warra – $300,000 Group 3 sprint over 1000m
  • $2.5 million in total prize money
  • 10-race metropolitan program
  • A huge day of racing, entertainment and trackside atmosphere

Tickets

Tickets and hospitality packages are available through Moshtix, with public access subject to availability.

Don't miss The Gong Race Day 2026 – a major highlight of the NSW Spring Racing Carnival and one of the biggest days on the Illawarra racing calendar!