Sounder provides horsepower to Emerald Downs for a "Ride to the Races"
Sound Transit's Sounder Commuter Rail service is teaming up with Emerald Downs to provide race fans between Tacoma and Auburn with an easy, hassle-free way to the track on selected Sundays throughout the summer. The train will arrive at Auburn Station at 11:25 a.m. - in plenty of time for Post Time - where a free shuttle will take fans to the track.
The return shuttle to Auburn Station will leave Emerald Downs at approximately 4:30 p.m. An announcement will be made and information will be provided on the track's monitors giving the exact departure time for the shuttle.
The service will be available on the following Sundays:
| Date | Emerald Downs events |
| May 9 | Mom's Fun Day |
| May 23 | Tote bag giveaway |
| June 13 | Irish Day |
| June 27 | Sound Transit Family Day |
| July 18 | Sound Transit Family Day |
| July 25 | Sound Transit Family Day |
| Aug. 15 | Sound Transit Family Day |
| Aug. 29 | Sound Transit Family Day |
| Sept. 12 | Day at the races |
| Sept. 19 | Washington Cup Day |
| Ride to the Races train schedule: | |
| Tacoma Dome Station | 11:00 a.m. |
| Puyallup Station | 11:12 a.m. |
| Sumner Station | 11:17 a.m. |
| Auburn Station | 11:25 a.m. |
Round-trip tickets can be purchased in advance, or on race day at the ticket vending machines at Sounder stations. Round-trip tickets are $6, with discounted tickets for, senior/disabled riders, or riders 6-18 years old. Children under six ride free.
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