RUNWAY TO RACETRACK
November 20–24, 2025 itinerary
A Weekend of Safe Skies and Horse Racing!
Insurance Recurrent Certificate, Log Book Endorsements: IPC & Flight Review
In South Carolina’s oldest inland city - Camden, South Carolina
Known for its Horses, History & Hospitality!
Thursday, Nov 20th - Arrival
Arrive at KCDN - Woodward Airfield, 40 Hanger Lane ~ Camden, SC at your leisure
Rental car & directions to your accommodations will be waiting.
All guests stay at Old McCaskills Farm, 377 Cantey Lane, Rembert, SC.
If needed: 803.432.9537
Optional 12:30 Colonial Cup Golf Tournament: (Come in early and pack your clubs. Registration in advance.)
Colonial Cup Golf Tournament: (Injured Jockey Fundraiser)
Call 410.392.0700 or email rosella@nationalsteeplechase.com for more information
6:00 PM – Welcome Dinner
Venue: SALUD
Friday, Nov 21st - Training & Flying
Pilots
9:00 AM - noon – Ground School / Scenario Discussion at McCaskill’s Farm
1:00 – 4:00 PM – Flights at KCDN (2 Pilots) – Woodward Field
Companions are welcome to audit ground school or flights.
Companion Schedule
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Private Working Farm Tour with Border Collie demonstration and country store shopping. Bring a cooler for farm fresh meats and local farm products!
12:00 PM – Ashley’s Lunch at McCaskill’s Farm for pilots, companions and instructor pilots
2 PM Camden Polo Match
Evening
6:00 PM – Horsemen’s Dinner at The Steeplechase Museum, the only museum in the United States dedicated solely to the national story of steeplechasing.
*semi-formal dress code
Saturday, Nov 22nd – Training & Flying
Pilots
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Flights at KCDN (2 pilots) Woodward Field
The airport is available until 4 PM for any extra flights needed.
Companion Schedule
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Camden Farmer’s Market visit followed by a private guided tour of Historic Camden with Meta Markley from 10 - 11:45 AM
12:00 PM: Lunch at Sam Kendall’s Restaurant
1:00 – 5:00 PM: Art & Antique Gallop: Enjoy a self-paced walking tour through Camden’s exceptional antiques and arts district. Stroll at your leisure with a provided map, exploring galleries and shops along the way. Wear your lanyard/nametag for identification to recommended stops and receive special treats!
Tips: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Purchases can be packaged for your flight home."
Evening
6:30 PM Dinner at the Goldberg Residence at 1709 Mill Street, featuring catering from Indigo Jones, Silver Leaf cigars and a tasting bar featuring beverages from Gorget Distilling Company
Dress code: casual
Sunday, Nov 23rd – Race Day
9:00 AM – Gates Open for the 50th Annual Colonial Cup Horse Races Location: 200 Knights Hill Rd, Camden, SC
Dress code: semi-formal (hats, tweeds, autumn colors, boots)
Passes for 2 Skyline Luxury Suites Club included (8 in each):
VIP parking
Active food stations
Top-shelf open bar
12:20 PM – Opening Ceremonies
1:00 PM – First race post
Also enjoy: Holiday Market & Food Village (open from 9 AM)
Monday, Nov 24th – Departure
Please follow your rental car check-out instructions.
Return your vehicle to KCDN – Woodward Field when departing.
Optional Activities in Camden
Local shops, galleries & more – ask us for recommendations!
Before Leaving:
Place your deposit for a 2026-2027
Goldberg Aviation Gold Star Experience
2026 Offerings:
Turning the Tide on Loss of Control - St Augustine, FL
with William Goldberg & Patty Wagstaff
March 9-11, 2026
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Carolina Cup Runway to Racetrack - CAMDEN, SC
Safe Skies and Horse Racing
Insurance Recurrent Certificate, Log Book Endorsements: IPC & Flight Review
April dates TBD
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Safe Skies Retreat - CODY , WY
The Safe Skies Retreat is a unique gathering of aviation leaders, pilots, and safety professionals coming together to share knowledge, confront challenges, and strengthen the practices that keep our skies safe.
Sept 10-13, 2026
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Colonial Cup Runway to Racetrack - CAMDEN, SC
Safe Skies and Horse Racing
Insurance Recurrent Certificate, Log Book Endorsements: IPC & Flight Review
November dates TBD
2027 Offerings
Excellence in Flight, Paradise in View - BELIZE
Safe Skies International presented by Goldberg Aviation
Early 2027