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Date to be announced · third Saturday of October (2026: 17 October, 105th running)

Far Hills Race Meeting

Moorland Farm, Far Hills, United States

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'The Hunt': the richest day in American steeplechasing and New Jersey's great autumn tailgate. Official guide: 'Think tweed, leather, flannel, and fall layers. Cowboy hats and Derby-style fascinators are both welcome.'

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
encouraged
Season
Autumn

Women

2026 Race Day Guide: 'Far Hills fashion is an event all its own ... expect crisp air and classic style.' Even on a rainy day attendees come dressed to impress, 'swapping heels for boots to navigate the grass and mud in style'. No required items. (read 2026-11-13)

Encouraged

  • tweed, leather, flannel, fall layers
  • boots
  • hat or fascinator

Men

Tweed, leather, flannel and fall layers; cowboy hats welcome. No required items.

Encouraged

  • tweed jacket
  • boots
  • flannel or wool layers

Outfits built to this dress code

What to wear to Autumn hunt meets

5 outfits for women and men, with the reason each one passes.

See the outfits

Styling notes

Ralph Lauren country: tweed blazers, waxed jackets, riding boots, wide-brim felt hats, plaid.

Weather

Far Hills mid-October: about 6-18 C; often muddy.

History

Run for over 100 years at Moorland Farm; $825,000 in purses in 2026.

Check the official details before you go: farhillsrace.org ↗

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