Iroquois Steeplechase

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    May 17, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    May 3, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jun 1, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    May 4, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jun 2, 2016

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Feb 4, 2016

  • McNeilly, Stein show that support can last a lifetime

    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 More

    Aug 27, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Apr 9, 2015

  • Photo of Fran Hardcastle

    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 More

    Sep 26, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Photo: Steeplechase 2014

    This year’s Iroquois Steeplechase drew more than 25,000 spectators to Percy Warner Park. Read More

    May 21, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Apr 10, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Dec 12, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Nov 7, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Photo: Steeplechase

    The 72nd annual running of the Iroquois Steeplechase last Saturday drew nearly 25,000 spectators to Nashville’s Percy Warner Park. Read More

    May 16, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Mar 28, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Get Steeplechase tickets while they last

    A limited number of tickets to the Iroquois Steeplechase are still available. Read More

    Apr 19, 2011