Aiken Mile Track, horse racing venue in Aiken, South Carolina

The Aiken Mile Track is a horse racing venue in Aiken, South Carolina, built around 1936 during the Great Depression. The landmark consists of a mile track and numerous barns as outbuildings. It is located a few miles from downtown Aiken and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1985.

Aiken Mile Track was built around 1936 during the Great Depression, when nationwide unemployment was in double digits. Its construction contributed to Aiken's success as an equestrian center and Winter Colony. The landmark includes numerous barns and outbuildings and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1985.

The Aiken Mile Track served the Winter Colony, a wealthy community that made Aiken their seasonal home. The track reflects the deep connection residents and visitors shared with horse racing and training, a tradition that remains central to local identity.

The track sits near Aiken's center, only a few miles from downtown in a quiet area with open fields. The site is typically privately owned and not open to the public, so visitors should respect access restrictions and seek permission from the owners before visiting.

The track was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1985. Its landmark designation covers the outbuildings as well, including numerous barns, not just the racing surface.