The 59th running of the Virginia Fall Races will take place at Glenwood Park in Middleburg on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th, 2013.

Throughout the weekend, the nation's top steeplechase horses and riders will compete in over 12 timber, brush and turf races.

Racing highlights for Saturday include the running of the two co-feature races, the National Sporting Library & Museum/Chronicle Cup timber classic and the Daniel C. Sands hurdle race. Saturday events also include a Family Fun Fair with petting zoo, pony rides and more.

Along with a full card of racing on Sunday, spectators will get a taste of fox hunting with the finals of the Field Hunter Championships of America, held on the race course at 12 noon.

Gates open both days at 11 am; post time is 1:30 pm.

Tickets, box seats, rail side and tailgate picnic parking spaces can be purchased in advance by calling the Race Office at (540) 687-5662.

All proceeds from the race weekend will benefit the Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg.