The Siena Horse Race 2025 is an upcoming horse race scheduled to take place in the city of Siena, Italy, on August 16, 2025. The race is part of the annual Palio di Siena festival, a historic event that has been held since the Middle Ages.
The race is run on a dirt track in the Piazza del Campo, the main square of Siena. Ten horses, each representing one of the city’s 17 contrade (neighborhoods), compete in the race. The horses are ridden by bareback riders, and the race is known for its intense competition and dramatic finishes.
