Berkley Education Foundation’s 17th Annual Off to the Races Tickets On Sale

• March 21, 2026
• 7-10:30 pm
• Red Run Golf Club, Royal Oak
• Tickets on sale now

The Berkley Schools community is invited to the Berkley Education Foundation’s 17th annual fundraising event Off to the Races to support the Berkley School District and fund the #BerkleyDifference.

Off to the Races will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 7-10:30 pm at Red Run Golf Club in Royal Oak. Join the BEF for all the fun: simulated horse racing, owning & naming horses, silent auction (powered by mobile bidding), vacation give-away, connecting with friends, and most importantly, funding the #BerkleyDifference. This year food offerings will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert and late night snacks.

The Berkley Education Foundation (BEF) is a non-profit organization that raises funds to support all students in the Berkley Schools. Their purpose is to maintain and enhance educational opportunities and programs for Berkley Schools students. Every dollar the BEF raises during Off to the Races supports teacher innovation-grants, free enrichment programs, student scholarships and the 8th grade college + career tour program.

Tickets on sale.

Don’t miss out on all the fun. Tickets are on sale now: $50/person through February 6 - increased to $60/person on February 7.

• Bundle event tickets with Off to the Races (OTTR) Bucks for a discount.
• OTTR Bucks pay for horse “betting” and beverages at the event.
• Buy 10 Bucks for $40 at the event, or add them on to an event ticket for a $10 discount.

Horses on sale now.

Buy and name a horse that will race during Off to the Races! 100 regular horses ($30) and 10 golden horses ($300) are available. Horses can be purchased through the ticket section of the website. For those who can’t attend the event, buying a horse is an easy way to support the BEF.

Tables on sale for reserved seating.

Buy a table for 10 to guarantee the best seats of the night.

• VIP Tables: Includes 10 event tickets, $200 worth of OTTR Bucks, two bottles of wine at the table and reserved seating in a prime location. $1,200
• Reserved Table: Includes 10 event tickets and a reserved table to have guaranteed seating together. $800

Win a vacation.

Don’t miss the Golden Race - the last race of the night. The winner will take home a  $3,000 vacation, courtesy of the BEF.

• The prize is bigger so the stakes are higher: guests can “bet” on this race with a Golden Ticket!
• $50 Golden Tickets can be added to event tickets or at the door.
• Must be present to win.

Sponsorships available!

Event sponsorships, race sponsorships and prize sponsorships available for all budgets, ranging from $500 - $10,000. Investing in Off to the Races includes a variety of incentives from social media shoutouts to tickets to the event. Visit the BEF’s Sponsorship Booklet for details.

Interested in sponsoring? Buy sponsorships online or Email berkleyfoundation@berkleyschools.org

• Event Sponsorship Form
• Race Sponsorship Form
• Buy Sponsorships online!