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Preakness Stakes 2027 (152nd)
May 23
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Preakness 2027 — second jewel of the Triple Crown, run on a Sunday three weeks after the Derby at Pimlico.
What you need to know
Preakness Stakes 2027 (152nd) takes place on May 23, 2027, in Baltimore, Maryland. Cherry Hill Park is in College Park, MD, where MARC's Camden Line stops on its way to Baltimore's Camden Station, not Penn Station.
The 152nd Preakness Stakes runs Sunday, May 23, 2027 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore's Park Heights neighborhood, eight days after the race's traditional third-Saturday date; the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes card moves to Saturday, May 22.
RV travelers base outside the city: Capitol KOA (Millersville, ~25 mi southwest), Bar Harbor RV Park (Abingdon, ~25 mi northeast), Cherry Hill Park (College Park, ~32 mi south, where MARC's Camden Line stops on its way to Baltimore's Camden Station).
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Park Heights neighborhood traffic and pedestrian density spike on race day; Baltimore City DOT typically closes Northern Parkway eastbound from Pimlico Road. Infield allows BYOB but bans glass, drones, and coolers >14x14x14. Late May Baltimore averages 75°F + 60% humidity — sun-shield rig windows when parked off-site.
Insider tip. Cherry Hill Park is in College Park, MD, where MARC's Camden Line stops on its way to Baltimore's Camden Station, not Penn Station. The race is on a Sunday, so check MTA's schedule for Sunday Camden Line trains, and plan the last leg to Pimlico with MTA's trip planner, before you build race day around the train.
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Frequently asked about Preakness Stakes (152nd)
When is Preakness Stakes 2027 (152nd)?
Preakness Stakes 2027 (152nd) takes place on May 23, 2027, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Where is Preakness Stakes (152nd) held?
Baltimore, Maryland (Pimlico Race Course).
What are the exact 2027 dates?
May 23, 2027 (single-day event).
What RV should I rent for Preakness Stakes (152nd)?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. The 152nd Preakness Stakes runs Sunday, May 23, 2027 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore's Park Heights neighborhood, eight days after the race's traditional third-Saturday date; the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes card moves to Saturday, May 22. RV travelers base outside the city: Capitol KOA (Millersville, ~25 mi southwest), Bar Harbor RV Park (Abingdon, ~25 mi northeast), Cherry Hill Park (College Park, ~32 mi south, where MARC's Camden Line stops on its way to Baltimore's Camden Station).
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 22 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Park Heights neighborhood traffic and pedestrian density spike on race day; Baltimore City DOT typically closes Northern Parkway eastbound from Pimlico Road. Infield allows BYOB but bans glass, drones, and coolers >14x14x14. Late May Baltimore averages 75°F + 60% humidity — sun-shield rig windows when parked off-site.
What's an insider tip?
Cherry Hill Park is in College Park, MD, where MARC's Camden Line stops on its way to Baltimore's Camden Station, not Penn Station. The race is on a Sunday, so check MTA's schedule for Sunday Camden Line trains, and plan the last leg to Pimlico with MTA's trip planner, before you build race day around the train.
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Personal motorhomes under 26,001 lbs need no special license — Maryland MVA
Boating Safety Education Certificate required for operators born after 1972 — MD DNR — Boating Safety
Wolf Den Run State Park + western state forests carry the ORV trails — Maryland DNR — ORV Trails
0.08% BAC; only the driver is barred from drinking in the vehicle — Maryland Transportation Code §21-903
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