Join us for 32nd running of
The Race For the Children!

For the past 30 years, A Chance To Grow has held this annual event to share our message of hope with our friends and families and raise funds to support our programs and services. We invite you and your loved ones to join us at our 32nd running of the Race for the Children at Canterbury Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Children four and under are FREE and kids 4-12 are only $20. Event attendees will receive a complimentary racing form and lunch in the Long Shots Party Area. Additionally, the event will feature a silent auction, mini-games in between races, a pick-six event, a wine pull, fun activities for the whole family and great live racing! You may register online below or download a registration form and mail it to us!

> Directions to Canterbury Park
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​This year, we will be collecting school supplies to donate to Banaadir Academy and Turnquist Child Enrichment Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring school supply donations to the track the day of the event!  ​

business
Sponsorship Levels

If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the Race for the Children, or if you are interested in making a donation to our silent auction, we invite you to fill out and submit an Event Sponsorship form. Questions? Call us at (612) 789-1236 or email actg@actg.org to learn how you can support this event.

We offer four different sponsorship levels:​
Triple Crown Sponsorship
Triple Crown Sponsorship - $2,500
  • Ownership of Race, featuring your company’s name included in the race name
  • Photograph in Winner’s Circle
  • Recognition Plaque with picture
  • Company logo displayed on Daktronics board
  • Company name displayed on table and in Canterbury Park daily program
  • Admission for 16 to Long Shots party area, including private lunch
  • Complimentary racing forms
Derby Sponsorship
Derby Sponsorship - $1,500
  • ​Company logo displayed on Daktronics Board
  • Company name displayed on table and in Canterbury Park daily program
  • Admission for 12 to Long Shots party area, including private lunch
  • Complimentary racing forms
Sprint Sponsorship
Sprint Sponsorship - $750
  • Company name displayed on table and in Canterbury Park daily program
  • Admission for 8 to Long Shots party area, including private lunch
  • Complimentary racing forms
Dash Sponsorship
Dash Sponsorship - $375
  • ​Company name displayed in Canterbury Park daily program
  • Admission for 4 to Long Shots party area, including private lunch
  • Complimentary racing forms
If you cannot attend this event, but would still like to support A Chance To Grow, visit our donations page.

Thank you to our 
Event sponsors

Chuck Rinkey, LTD

​Morelli Family

Thank you to our silent auction & Raffle donors

Thank you to our individual and family donors:
​Jon Liss, Yeager Family, Koerner Family, Dickerson Family, Barb Ewald, Goldwyn Selisky Family, Al Morelli
We appreciate your support!

Thank you to our
event sponsors

Thank you to our
​Silent Auction & Raffle Donors

Thank you to our individual and family donors:
​Jon Liss, Yeager Family, Koerner Family, Dickerson Family, Goldwyn Selisky Family, Barb Ewald, Al Morelli
​We appreciate your support!We appreciate your support!

business
Sponsorship Levels

If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the Race for the Children, or if you are interested in making a donation to our silent auction or raffle, we invite you to call us at (612) 789-1236 or email actg@actg.org to learn how you can support this event. If you cannot attend this event, but would still like to support A Chance To Grow, visit our donations page.
​
We offer 4 sponsorship levels:​
Triple Crown Sponsorship
Triple Crown Sponsorship - $2,500
  • Ownership of Race, featuring your company’s name included in the race name
  • Photograph in Winner’s Circle
  • Recognition Plaque with picture
  • Company logo displayed on Daktronics board
  • Company name displayed on table and in Canterbury Park daily program
  • Admission for 16 to Long Shots party area, including private lunch
  • Complimentary racing forms
Derby Sponsorship
Derby Sponsorship - $1,500
  • ​Company logo displayed on Daktronics Board Company name displayed on table and in
  • Canterbury Park daily program
  • Admission for 12 to Long Shots party area, including private lunch
  • Complimentary racing forms
Sprint Sponsorship
Sprint Sponsorship - $750
  • Company name displayed on table and in Canterbury Park daily program
  • Admission for 8 to Long Shots party area, including private lunch
  • Complimentary racing forms
Dash Sponsorship
Dash Sponsorship - $375
  • ​Company name displayed in Canterbury Park daily program
  • Admission for 4 to Long Shots party area, including private lunch
  • Complimentary racing forms