by Kelly Spencer, for Grand Ricer Raceway

Elora, ON — The first of 48 nights of live harness racing kicks off at Grand River Raceway on June 1.

The track was awarded the 2016 Business Excellence Award for Hospitality/Tourism by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber Of Commerce, and the season lineup reflects its award-winning ambitions.

During its 13th season, the Elora, Ontario, oval will race Monday and Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. from June 1 through Sept. 28. The track’s signature Fun & Frivolity Friday Race Nights are featured from June 3 through Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

There are two exceptions to the aforementioned schedule: no racing on Friday (Aug. 26) and post time is 1:30 p.m. on Monday (Aug. 1).

For a complete schedule and more information go to www.GrandRiverRaceway.com.