Queen's Cup Steeplechase Employee Directory
Events ServicesNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
The Queen's Cup Steeplechase is an annual events program in the Charlotte region, staged on the last Saturday in April in the Piedmont countryside near Mineral Springs, North Carolina. It centers on a thoroughbred steeplechase over rolling turf, with horses reaching speeds up to 30 mph and clearing jumps about 4.5 feet high across a course of roughly two to three miles. The event draws thousands of spectators and culminates in a winner's circle for the connections of the victorious horse. The race is produced by the Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation, Inc., a federally recognized nonprofit that organizes the meet and promotes the sport of thoroughbred jump racing throughout the Carolinas. Since its spring debut in 1996, the foundation has supported partner charities and maintains the venue through a conservation easement that safeguards the grounds for future events, relying on donations from individuals and organizations.