Every May, on the same date as the Kentucky Derby, one of the nation’s largest steeplechase events takes place in Northern Virginia. As an event that has been run on the first Saturday in May for the past 94 years, the Virginia Gold Cup is considered to be Virginia’s answer to the Kentucky Derby. Having had to cancel the May event in its 95th year due to COVID-19, the Virginia Gold Cup will be held on June 27 without spectators and with limited people on the grounds (participants and essential personnel only). A free livestream of the event will be available.
