A Night at the Races kit gives you everything you need to run a horse race fundraiser from scratch — HD race videos, race tickets, race programs, tote sheets, and a step-by-step planning guide, all in one instant download. Organizations across the US use our kits to raise $2,000–$8,000 in a single evening.
This page covers exactly what’s in our night at the races kits, which package is right for your event size, and how to get set up fast — whether your event is two weeks away or two months out.
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▶ What’s in a Night at the Races Kit?
A complete night at the races kit includes HD horse race videos for each race, printed or printable race tickets, race programs, tote sheets for tracking bets, and a step-by-step event guide. Premium kits also include customizable flyers, sponsor boards, and digital countdown tools.
See Your Night at the Races Kit in Action
Watch how a complete Night at the Races fundraiser kit works — everything included in your instant download
What’s Included in a Night at the Races Kit
Not all night at the races kits are equal. The core components every kit should include are outlined below — and the checklist to look for when comparing options.
🏆 HD Horse Race Videos
These are the heart of the event. Each video shows a full horse race — commentary included — and is designed to play on a projector or large screen while guests watch and cheer on their chosen horses. The Starter kit includes 6 professional races; the Complete and Premier kits include 8 races plus an alternate final race. The Premier also includes a full Virtual Host (Hosted MC) who calls the action throughout the entire event, so you don’t need to find your own MC.
🎶 Race Tickets & Tote Sheets
Guests buy race tickets for each race. Your kit includes printable race tickets (or pre-printed physical tickets depending on your package), plus tote sheets your volunteers use to track bets, calculate payouts, and keep the event running smoothly. Our payout estimator is a complimentary tool that completely handles the calculations for you.
📝 Race Programs
Every guest gets a race program listing the horses in each race, the “odds,” and space to write in their bets. Programs double as a great sponsorship opportunity — many organizations sell advertising space in their programs to local businesses, adding an extra revenue stream on top of the betting proceeds.
📄 Step-by-Step Event Planning Guide
Running your first night at the races? This guide walks you through everything: venue setup, volunteer roles, how to sell tickets, how to run each race, and how to handle payouts. Even if your committee has never done anything like this before, the guide puts the whole team on the same page.
📣 Promotional & Marketing Materials
Getting people through the door is half the battle. Complete and Premier kits include ready-made promotional flyers, social media graphics, and event posters you can customize with your organization’s name, date, and venue. You also get our free online Night at the Races Poster Maker with every purchase, so creating a professional-looking event poster takes minutes.
Who Uses a Night at the Races Kit?
Our kits are used by all kinds of groups across the US. The format works equally well whether you have 50 guests or 500, and whether you’re raising money for uniforms, a building fund, or a community cause.
| Organization Type | Typical Guest Count |
|---|---|
| Schools & PTAs | 80–200 |
| Churches & Faith Groups | 60–150 |
| Sports Teams & Booster Clubs | 100–300 |
| Nonprofits & Charities | 100–400 |
| Fraternal Organizations (VFW, Elks, etc.) | 50–150 |
How It Works: From Download to Event Night
Our kits are instant digital downloads. Here’s how simple the process is:
1 Choose Your KitChoose the option that best suits the scale of your event. Starter, Complete, or Premier — all include core night at the races materials. | 2 Instant DownloadYou receive everything immediately. Videos, printables, guides — all in one organized download. No waiting, no shipping. | 3 Run Your EventFollow the planning guide, print your materials, set up your projector, and let the races begin. It’s that straightforward. |
Night at the Races Fundraiser Kits – Available Options
We offer three kits to suit different event sizes and budgets. All are instant downloads.
Starter $79 Perfect for Small Events ✓ 6 Professional Races ✓ Tote Closing Announcement ✓ Printable Race Ticket Materials ✓ Complete Planning Guide ✓ Email Support ✓ Instant Download | Complete $149 Best Value Without Host ✓ 8 Races + Alternate Final Race ✓ Tote Closing Announcement ✓ Premium Printable Materials ✓ Complete Planning Guide ✓ Email Support ✓ Instant Download | ★ Most Popular Premier $199 Full Virtual Host Experience ✓ 8 Races + Alternate Final Race ✓ FULL Virtual Host (Hosted MC) ✓ Professional Commentary Throughout ✓ Premium Printable Materials ✓ Complete Planning Guide ✓ Priority Email Support ✓ Instant Download |
Not ready to buy yet? Try our free tools first.
Use our free Poster Maker to design your event flyer, or try the Payout Calculator to see how much your event could raise — no signup required.
🇺🇸 Built for US Fundraisers
Every kit is designed for US groups — PTAs and PTOs, churches and faith groups, sports booster clubs, scout troops, VFW posts, Knights of Columbus, Rotary clubs, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Materials use US spelling and dollar pricing throughout. The included planning guide explains play-money and pooled-payout formats, so you can describe your plan when you check your state’s charitable gaming rules.
Why Choose Race-Night.com?
There are a handful of night at the races kit providers out there. Here’s what sets ours apart:
✓ Instant download, no waiting. Once you purchase, your kit is available immediately. There’s no physical shipping, no delays — you could run your event tomorrow if you needed to.
✓ US-focused content and support. Our videos, materials, and guidance are produced specifically for American audiences. No conversion from UK formats needed.
✓ Free planning resources included. Every purchase comes with our comprehensive planning guide, plus access to our free online tools — including the payout calculator and poster maker.
✓ Works for any size group. Whether you’re expecting 50 people or 500, our kits scale to your event.
✓ Real results. Organizations running events with our kits regularly raise $2,000–$8,000 in a single evening — a strong return on a one-time kit purchase.
Night at the Races Kit — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any special equipment?
You’ll require a laptop or similar device to play the race footage, along with a projector or big television so everyone can watch.. Most venues — community halls, school gyms, function rooms — can provide projectors, or you can rent one inexpensively. Everything else comes in your kit.
Is a Night at the Races fundraiser legal?
Some groups run their night at the races with play money, where guests receive a set amount to play with; others run pooled payouts, where winners share the pot. Whether your event needs a permit or license still depends on your state. That said, laws vary by state — the National Conference of State Legislatures has a helpful overview of charitable gaming rules by state. Our planning guide includes a section on this.
How do I actually make money at the event?
Your fundraising income comes from ticket sales, selling fun money top-ups during the event, sponsor advertising in your race program, and optional extras like a raffle or auction. Our planning guide walks through all these revenue streams in detail and helps you maximize each one.
Can I reuse the kit for future events?
Yes — once you’ve purchased your kit, it’s yours to keep and use for future events. Many organizations run an annual night at the races and reuse their kit each year, simply reprinting their race ticket materials and updating their event flyer.
How much can I realistically raise?
This depends on ticket price, the number of guests, and how many optional extras you add (sponsorships, raffle, fun money top-ups). As an illustration, organizations with 100 guests and a $20 ticket price, plus fun money sales and a small raffle, commonly raise $2,000–$4,000. Larger events with 200+ guests and active sponsorship sales can reach $6,000–$8,000.
Ready to get your Night at the Races kit?
Choose your package, download instantly, and start planning your event today. A well-run event can raise between $2,000 and $8,000 — your kit pays for itself before the first race is even run.
Related pages:
How a Night at the Races Fundraiser Works •
Night at the Races Fundraiser Guide •
Free Payout Calculator •
Horse Names for Night at the Races
