The Belmont Stakes is the third and final jewel of the prestigious U.S. Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. In 2026, the 158th running of this iconic horse race will be held at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York for the third and final year while the historic Belmont Park undergoes redevelopment. The event is the centerpiece of the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, which features elite Grade 1 races, live entertainment, hospitality experiences, and some of the finest three-year-old horses competing for a $2 million purse.