Iroquois Steeplechase
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Steeplechase 2018
Thousands of spectators gathered for the 77th running of the Iroquois Steeplechase May 12 at Percy Warner Park. Since designating Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt as its official charity in 1981, the Steeplechase has contributed more than $10 million to the hospital. Read MoreMay 17, 2018
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Iroquois Steeplechase ready to ride on May 12
The Iroquois Steeplechase, Nashville’s iconic sporting event benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has named its honorary co-chairs and child ambassador for the 2018 race set for Saturday, May 12. Read MoreMay 3, 2018
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Steeplechase 2017
The 2017 Iroquois Steeplechase drew more than 25,000 spectators for the 76th annual event on May 13 at Percy Warner Park. Read MoreJun 1, 2017
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Gregory to co-chair next week’s Iroquois Steeplechase
Luke Gregory, Chief Executive Officer of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, will serve as honorary co-chair for the 2017 Iroquois Steeplechase. Read MoreMay 4, 2017
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Steeplechase ambassador
The 2016 Iroquois Steeplechase drew more than 25,000 spectators to Percy Warner Park on May 14. The event has raised nearly $10 million over the years to benefit specialty programs, equipment, research and other needs for patients and families of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 2, 2016
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Webber named Steeplechase honorary co-chair
The Iroquois Steeplechase, considered Nashville’s rite of spring, is saddling up for the 75th annual running of the horses. Read MoreFeb 4, 2016
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McNeilly, Stein show that support can last a lifetime
John Stein and Bob McNeilly Jr. were students at Vanderbilt University decades apart. One studied biology, the other education. One was a Nashville native, the other from Florida. Read MoreAug 27, 2015
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Steeplechase again set to saddle up for Children’s Hospital
Nashville and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are gearing up for another year of one of America’s premier horse racing events, the Iroquois Steeplechase, now in its 74th year. Read MoreApr 9, 2015
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Volunteer’s Helping Heart Has Widespread Impact
Fran Hardcastle’s impact on Vanderbilt ranges from the formation of a children’s hospital-within-a-hospital with the Junior League, to telephones in waiting rooms, sleeper chairs for parents, and fundraising for needs all over campus. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Photo: Steeplechase 2014
This year’s Iroquois Steeplechase drew more than 25,000 spectators to Percy Warner Park. Read MoreMay 21, 2014
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New events on tap for this year’s Iroquois Steeplechase
The 2014 Iroquois Steeplechase, Nashville’s annual spring horse racing tradition, has selected one of Vanderbilt’s own as an honorary co-chair and also announced a new pre-race event — a golf tournament. Read MoreApr 10, 2014
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Events have long history of making a huge impact
They are touchstones on the Nashville calendar — Iroquois Steeplechase and the Music City Tennis Invitational usher in spring. The Eve of Janus is a celebration of summer. Christmas Village kicks off the holiday season. Read MoreDec 12, 2013
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Photo: Steeplechase support
Steeplechase representatives recently presented the funds raised during this year's Iroquois Steeplechase to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 7, 2013
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Photo: Steeplechase
The 72nd annual running of the Iroquois Steeplechase last Saturday drew nearly 25,000 spectators to Nashville’s Percy Warner Park. Read MoreMay 16, 2013
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Steeplechase strengthens bond with Children’s Hospital
As the Iroquois Steeplechase gears up for its annual spring event, the race this year will honor one of the leaders at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and also support a newly established fund for hospital research efforts. Read MoreMar 28, 2013
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Get Steeplechase tickets while they last
A limited number of tickets to the Iroquois Steeplechase are still available. Read MoreApr 19, 2011