Wiener Dog Races in the USA
(South & West Regions)
Dachshund Racing (Wiener Dog Racing) is a popular sporting event found primarily in North America.
Many race tracks and ice skating rinks host these racing events as fundraisers or public events, mainly for fun.
Here is a list of Dachshund Racing events that can be found in the United States (South Region and West Region).
Dachshund Racing in the United States:
South Region Includes:
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia.
West Region:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
SOUTH REGION:
Alabama:
Event: Bark in the Park
Facebook Page: Bark in the Park
Location: Veterans Dream Dog Park, Alabaster, Alabama
Month: October
Description:
Dachshund Races…All Dachshunds and Dachshund mixes welcome. Registration is on site from 9:00am-11:00. Races begin at 11:30am. Prizes will be awarded to winners. On the city of Alabaster Website, search Bark in the park to find the event. Annual Bark in the Park is Free. Tons of Fun for the whole family including your dog. Leash is Required.
Arkansas:
Event: Wiener Takes All Race
Facebook Page: Bella Vista Animal Shelter
Location: Bella Vista, AR
Month: October
Description:
Join us for the Annual “Wiener Takes All” Arkansas State Championship Wiener Dog Races. Public is invited to bring their lawn chairs and their “Wiener Wannabe” dogs and watch the fun and excitement to see which Wiener will be the Grand Champion and the King and Queen of the Wieners!
Dogs are grouped by age, and we have up to 10 races including the Championship Race finale. Don’t miss the Dog Parade, before racing begins. Admission is FREE to the public, and lunches are available to purchase. Vendor booths to visit prior to racing. Looking to adopt? We’ll have dogs from the shelter available for adoption on the grounds as well.
Florida:
Event: Skyway Dachshund Dash
Facebook Page: Skyway Dachshund Rescue, Inc.
Location: Tampa, Florida
Month: June
Description:
Choose a 5k or 10k and join us on-line wherever you are to walk, run, hop, jump or wheel your way into a festively furry day.
Florida:
Event: Florida Wiener Dog Derby
Facebook Page: Florida Wiener Dog Derby
Location: Tampa, Florida
Month: May
Description:
“The Florida Wiener Dog Derby, Inc, is a Florida event-based, all-volunteer 501C3 fundraiser for local dachshund and animal rescue. In a calendar year, we host at least ten different competition events within the state of Florida, that raise money for designated nonprofits.
In 2021 FWDD is celebrating 12 years of family fun and raising money for local guest rescues/charities! You are hereby invited to join us for a day of laughter, fun, food, wiener dogs, and so much more!” – Charity event by Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida.
Florida:
Event: Wiener Dog Derby
Facebook Page: Florida Wiener Dog Derby
Location: Waterfront Park, Tampa, Florida
Month: May
Description:
The Florida Wiener Dog Derby Event is Free Admission. All Dachshunds of all ages can register for one of seven divisions. Divisional Champions will qualify for the Championship Final & the Florida Circuit Championship of the National Dachshund Race Circuit
Florida:
Event: Wuffstock Columbia County Doxie Derby
Facebook Page: Batavia Downs
Location: Wilson Park, Lake City, Florida
Month: February
Description:
Join us at the Doxie Derby, a fun filled family day you will absolutely enjoy! Hosted in beautiful Lake City, Florida at the conveniently located Columbia County Fairgrounds. Visit lots of Animal Rescue organizations and meet their adoptable pets, all waiting to find a forever home. Come to participate or just to watch.
Florida:
Event: Dachshund Wienerfest
Facebook Page: Dachshund Rescue South Florida
Location: TY Park , Hollywood, FL
Month: October
Description:
Join us for our Annual Winter Wienerfest and be a part of the action and fun!
Georgia:
Event: Georgia Dachshund Races
Facebook Page: Georgia Dachshund Races
Location: Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA
Month: June
Description:
The Georgia Dachshund races. Enjoy the thrill of watching your Doxie participate in challenging other Doxies. We now include other dogs under 30 pounds! Please enjoy yourself at all the events and make sure you and your dog stay safe!
Georgia:
Event: Weenie Dog Race
Webpage: Georgia Strawberry Festival
Location: Reynolds, GA
Month: May
Description:
Annual Weenie Dog Race is an exciting Georgia Strawberry Festival event that’s expected to draw a large crowd! Each dog is entered into a specific heat, and the winner goes on to compete for the championship. Only the Dachshund or dachshund mix breed will be permitted to race. This event is great for dog lovers of any age!
Georgia:
Event: Wag-O-Ween
Facebook Page: Wag-O-Ween
Location: Savannah, GA
Month: October
Description: Wag-O-Ween Trick or Treat for Dogs
Kentucky:
Event: Kentucky Dachshund Derby
Facebook Page: Kentucky Dachshund Derby
Location: Charles Brooking Park, Georgetown, KY
Month: June
Description:
Come out to our Kentucky Dachshund Derby. Family Fun!! Bingo, Rust bucket Round up car show, and Vendors. Dachshund races and agility contest. Dog costume contest, Trophies, and Silent Auction. Games for your dogs. Concessions. This is our annual fundraiser that raises money for our rescue. We help small dogs in need and specialize in Dachshunds.
Visit our Facebook pages.
Louisiana:
Event: Wiener Dog Races at Louisiana Downs
Facebook Page: Wiener Dog Races
Location: Harrah’s Louisiana Downs – Bossier City, Louisiana
Month: September
Description:
Join us for the famous Wiener Dog Races are in September at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs!
Louisiana:
Event: Wiener Dog Races
Facebook Page: Wiener Dog Races
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Month: March
Description:
Wiener dog races will be held between traditional Thoroughbred races throughout the day! The final race will be between race winners for the Wiener Dog Trophy!
Maryland:
Event: Pooch Palooza Dog Festival
Location: Ocean City, MD
Month: April / May
Description: None
North Carolina:
Event: Doxie Derby & Family Festival
Facebook Page: Earlierdotorg
Location: Summerfield, NC
Month: September
Description:
Doxie Derby & Family Festival benefits earlier.org Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test. The next event is Sunday, September 25, 2022, from noon to 4 pm at Southern C’s Farm in Summerfield, NC.
There will be Dachshund Races, Dachshund Costume Contest, Vendors, Food Trucks, Family Games, a Photo Booth, and more. Dachshund Advanced Registration Race Entry is $25.00; Dachshund Costume Contest Registration is $10.00; Advance Ticket Purchase is $5.00 each and Advance Family Admission Ticket is $25.00.
All proceeds benefit earlier.org. Founded in Greensboro, NC, we are the nation’s only non-profit focused solely on identifying an earlier, more reliable, more comprehensive method of detecting the presence of breast cancer far earlier than is available with existing technology.
North Carolina:
Event: Wiener Dog Races
Facebook Page: Triangle Oktoberfest
Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Month: October
Description:
Check-in at the race arena located on the right side of the Crescent. Dogs will run in heats until all registered competitors have raced. The winners of the heats will race in the final heat. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers. A Best Dressed Dachshund contest will be held after the final race of the day and Prizes will be awarded.
South Carolina:
Event: Running of the Weenies
Facebook Page: Dachshunds of Charleston
Location: Park West Recreation Center in the Town of Mount Pleasant, SC
Month: February
Description:
Please check the Facebook page for updates on doxie events. Event by Mount Pleasant Recreation Department and Tails Wagon.
South Carolina:
Event: Pucks And Paws
Facebook Page: Dachshunds of Charleston
Location: North Charleston Coliseum, SC
Month: March
Description:
Please check the Facebook page for updates on doxie events.
Oklahoma:
Event: Oktoberfest Dachshund Dash
Facebook Page: Tulsa Oktoberfest
Location: Tulsa, OK
Month: October
Description:
Registration for the costume parade, race and combo is open. If you aren’t able to pre-register don’t howl in distress, visit the judge’s stand, located at the Oktoberfest Olympic German and Other Games Arena at the end of the Osage Hauptstrasse (Main Sidewalk) near Das Glockenspiel.
Oklahoma:
Event: Annual State Wiener Dog Racing Championships
Facebook Page: Cleveland County OK Fall Fair
Location: Cleveland County OK Fall Fair, OK
Month: September
Description:
Annual State Wiener Dog Racing Championships to be held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Norman, OK in September. Over $1,000.00 in cash awards and prizes to the top 10 winners. We will also be hosting the Annual Wiener Dress Review in the main arena right before the Finals of the dress review.
Tennessee:
Event: Dachstober Fest
Facebook Page: Dachstober Fest
Location: Nashville, TN
Month: October
Description:
Event by Tennessee Dachshund Rescue. New Heights Brewing Company in Nashville, TN.
Tennessee:
Event: Germantown Festival: Running of the Weenies Race
Facebook Page: Running of the Weenies
Location: Germantown, TN
Month: September
Description:
The Best Dressed Hot Dog Contest will be held prior to the Running of the Weenies. This event brings out the creativity of the owners and the costumes delight the crowd as the Weenies sporting butterfly wings, princess dresses and battle ship masts, parade their costumes for spectators and judges. This event is sponsored by the Germantown Animal Shelter.
Tennessee:
Event: East Tennessee Dachshund Races
Facebook Page: Search: East Tennessee Dachshund Races
Location: Knoxville, TN
Month: August
Description:
We have circuit races throughout the country that makes The National Dachshund Races the KINGS of all race events. Our goal is to STOP the poorly ran Dachshund Races that are held in areas of this country that unfortunately are geared for profit and not the safety of our fine companions! Thank you for being a part of The National Dachshund Races and we look forward to seeing you at all of our events!
Tennessee:
Event: Nashville Oktoberfest: Von Elrod’s Dachshund Derby
Location: Nashville, TN
Month: October
Description:
What’s an Oktoberfest without Wieners? Another family favorite at the Octoberfest is the annual Wiener Dog races! Officially known as the Dachshund Derby, this event pits adorable Dachshunds competing to the finish line down our 50 ft track.
Winning dogs in each racing category are awarded a Coveted Dachshund Derby medal. The competition is fierce, and the Wiener take all! But don’t worry, our official Vet will be on hand to make sure all our Oktoberfest Wieners receive the finest of care.
Tennessee:
Event: Knoxville Ice Bears Wiener Dog Race
Video: Knoxville Ice Bears Wiener Dog Race
Location: Knoxville, TN
Month:
Description:
The Knoxville Ice Bears hosted their first Wiener Dog Race of the season.
Texas:
Event: Annual Buda Wiener Dog Races
Facebook Page: Buda Wiener Dog Race
Location: Buda City Park, Buda, Texas
Month: April
Description:
Annual Buda Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races.
Texas:
Event: Dachshund Races at Krause’s Cafe
Location: New Braunfels, TX
Month: March, May
Description:
Dachshunds race at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels. Food and supply donations were collected for the New Braunfels Humane Society.
Texas:
Event: Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals- Amarillo Regionals
Facebook Page: Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals
Location: Texas
Month: May, August
Description:
Amarillo’s fastest dachshunds will race to the finish line at The Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium for the Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals – Amarillo Regionals. These dashing dachshunds are competing to be crowned Amarillo’s Top Dog.
Texas:
Event: Krause’s Dachshund Races
Location: New Braunfels, TX
Month: May
Description:
Let the Dachshund Races begin! Come see why this is one of our most popular events at Krause’s. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place will be invited back to participate in our October “Dasch for the Cash” where we will award prizes to the Speediest Weenie!
Virginia:
Event: Super Pet Expo
Facebook Page: Dulls Expo Center
Location: Chantilly, VA
Month: March
Description:
Dachshund Racing – And Corgi and Mixed Breed Races. Each year Super Pet Expo brings thousands of pet lovers together for three days in a shopping and entertainment extravaganza.
Virginia:
Event: Dactoberfest
Location: Richmond, VA
Month: October
Description:
We welcome Dachshunds and their owners to come and socialize, shop our vendors, and take a chance at winning a wide array of raffle baskets and silent auction items. Dachtoberfest is for fun, rescue awareness and fundraising, and we hope you will join us!
Virginia:
Event: Canine Carnival: Wiener Dog Race
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Month: October
Description:
Calling all Wieners for our Wiener Dog Races! Join us this October at the Canine Carnival happening at Waller Mill Park. Registration is limited so register your wiener today! There will be only three races (5 dogs each).
Washington DC:
Event: Annual Wiener 500
Location: Washington, DC
Month: September/October
Description:
Grab your Dachshund and head to The Wharf in DC to celebrate Oktoberfest! Join us for a day of German-inspired food and fun. The 9th Annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash is for charity – watch the speediest Dachshunds in DC race for fame and fortune on the District Pier track and catch all the action on our jumbotron screen.
West Virginia:
Event: West Virginia Hotdog Festival
Facebook Group:
Location: Pullman Square, West Virginia
Month: July
Description: None
WEST REGION:
Alaska:
Event: Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital Dachshund Dash
Facebook Page: Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Month: July / August
Description:
Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital will be hosting our annual dachshund race at the Tanana Valley State Fair. The race is going to be located in the grassy area by the livestock barns (next to the Cluck Hut). Sign-ups/registration will be done at the Fairgrounds right before the race. This race is limited to dachshunds and dachshund mixes due to their leg size.
Each race participant requires 2 handlers – 1 at each end of the course. There will be multiple race heats depending on the number of participants. Dogs will start at one end (5 racers to a group) and can be lured to the handler at the other end by any means (toys, food, noise makers, etc).
Arizona:
Event: Wiener Mania
Facebook Page: Search: Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races
Video: Race Video
Location: Turf Paradise, Phoenix AZ
Month: March
Description:
Join AAGI for this fun family event. Open to all ages, with or without a dachshund. All proceeds go to support Arizona Adopt A Greyhound in their ongoing effort to find homes for retired racing greyhounds. Our friends from Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue partner with us to bring you this event and will be receiving a percentage of the proceeds. DACHSHUNDS ONLY – NO OTHER BREEDS ALLOWED ON SITE.
Arizona:
Event: Desert Wiener – Wild Wienie Run
Facebook Event Page: Wild Wienie Run
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Month: March
Description:
Join us for a day of horse races and the first ever “Wild Wienie Run” at Rillito Park Race Track! This is a spectacle which must be seen to be comprehended! Pure enjoyment guaranteed! These animals are set to bust loose your smiles! Bring your kids and enjoy your day!
California:
Event: Wiener Dog Racing
Facebook Page: Kern Canine Activities
Location: Bakersfield, California
Month: May
Description:
Dachshund Race on May 1, 2022 starting at 10am. There will be a costume contest and a trick dog contest also.
California:
Event: SoCal Wienerfest and Wiener Dog Races
Facebook Page: SoCal Wienerfest Facebook Page
Location: Huntington Dog Beach, California
Month: May
Description:
SoCal Wienerfest is a Dachshund meetup event dedicate to bringing the Dachshund community together while providing awareness about adoptions, IVDD & more.
California:
Event: IRISH FEST & Wiener Dog Races
Facebook Page: Old World Huntington Beach
Location: Huntington Beach, California
Month: March
Description:
Join us for IRISH FEST to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!! Drink Green Beer, enjoy an Irish Band, eat Irish Food, Dance, watch Wiener Dog Races, and we even have games for the kids! Bring your appetite!
Old World BBQ Kitchen makes delicious corned beef & cabbage and an outstanding Irish stew. The kitchen will also serve bratwurst on a roll, hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, German potato salad, sauerkraut and more. The bakery will have some Irish cookies, apple strudel, brownies and other delicious treats. Food and beverage will be available for purchase starting at 2pm.
California:
Event: Dachshund Races
Location: California
Month: August, September, October
Description: None
California:
Event: Dachshund Wiener Dog Races
Location: Old World Beer Garden, Huntington Beach, CA
Month: September, October
Description:
Come watch wiener dogs race to the finish line on our Doggy Friendly Patio!! Food, beer, and good times!
California:
Event: Wiener Winter Fest
Location: Huntington Beach, California
Month: December
Description:
Southern California Dachshund Relief. The winter wiener fest was a past event through this rescue, which may happen again in the future.
California:
Event: Wiener Nationals
Location: Del Mar Race Track in San Diego, CA
Month:
Description: None
California:
Event: Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals
Facebook Page: Search, Los Alamitos Race Course
Location: Los Alamitos Race Course, Cypress, CA
Month: July
Description:
None
California:
Event: Wiener Nationals
Location: Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, CA
Month:
Description: None
California:
Event: Wiener Nationals
Facebook Page: Search Mila & Ezri Miesner
Location: Qualcomm in San Diego, CA
Month:
Description: None
California:
Event: Wild Wiener Round-Up
Location: Huntington Beach, California
Month: June
Description:
Dachshund Races courtesy of the Wiener Dog Store, Vendors will participate, and we will have a raffle to benefit Southern California Dachshund Relief. Bratwurst, German food, and beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available from the BBQ Kitchen in the event area, so bring your appetite.
Colorado:
Event: Oktoberfest: Long Dog Derby
Video: Wiener Dogs and Donuts
Location: Denver, CO
Month: September
Description:
Get your Wiener dogs ready to race! The Denver Oktoberfest proudly returns the Annual Long Dog Derby—the race that determines Denver’s fastest dachshunds! Date: September at The Denver Oktoberfest, the Long Dog Derby encourages all wiener dogs to participate regardless of age or size—we don’t discriminate against Wieners here. Awards will be given to champions in six categories. Don’t have a dachshund, don’t worry, your pooch pal can still compete in the Long Dog Derby Costume Contest or the Wiener Wanna-Be Race!
Colorado:
Event: Running of the Wieners Dachshund Race
Location: Loveland, CO
Month: May
Description:
Running of the Wieners is an fundraiser for FCCRSNC, which operates the only truly low-cost spay/neuter clinic in the area. Their mission is to be dedicated to the well-being of all cats and dogs in our community with emphasis on preventing pet overpopulation and on the sheltering and placement of surrendered or abandoned cats into loving, permanent homes.
Idaho:
Event: Dogapoolooza: Wiener Dog Race
Location: Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
Month: September
Description:
Lava Hot Springs Foundation invite dogs and dog-lovers to Lava Hot Springs! Dogs are allowed to swim in the outdoor pool—although their humans need to stay on the deck—and play in the fully fenced lawn area. Come Enjoy various contests and wiener dog races.
Montana:
Event: Wiener Dog Dash
Location: Missoula, Montana
Month: September
Description:
Dachshunds will compete in the tournament style event on a short course in one of three categories. Depending on the number of entrants, the top finishers of each heat will compete against each other for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in their category. It’s fun, competitive racing like you’ve never seen before! Dozens of tiny wiener dogs racing for prizes and glory to round off the end of Pet Fest! If you’ve never attended the Wiener Dog Dash, get ready to have your heart melt from the sheer cuteness of it all!
New Mexico:
Event: Country Fair and Dachshund Races
Facebook Page: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church La Union NM
Location: Anthony, New Mexico
Month: October
Description:
Annual Country Fair and Dachshund Races – Lot’s of crafts, Games – Children’s Area – Music – Dogs – Brisket – Baked Goods and just a whole lot of Dog Gone Fun! Bring your pet for the Blessing of the Animals and stay all day.
Oregon:
Event: Oktoberfest: Wiener Dog Races
Location: Mount Angel, Oregon
Month: September
Description:
Wiener Dog Races are a highlight of the Oktoberfest. These fierce competitors go head-to-head or perhaps head-to-tail on Saturday and Sunday during the festival. They line up in the starting box and tear down the race field at tremendous speed!
Oregon:
Event: Bend Oktoberfest’s Wiener Dog race
Location: Downtown Bend, Oregon
Month: September
Description:
The Wiener Dog race is one of Bend Oktoberfest’s most popular events. This event is sponsored by Bend Veterinary Clinic.
Oregon:
Event: Firecracker Wiener Nationals
Location: Sea View City Park, Rockaway Beach, OR
Month: July
Description:
For more than a decade, we’ve raced wiener dogs to answer that very question. High on excitement, low on height, the Firecracker Wiener Nationals may be the most fun you have all year. So if you’re in Rockaway Beach, Oregon for the July 4th Parade or some of the Best Fireworks in the country, be sure to stop by the Firecracker Wiener Nationals.
Oregon:
Event: Dogtona 400
Facebook Page: Dogtona
Location: Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, Pendleton, Oregon
Month: June
Description:
Wiener Dog Race “DOGtona 400” is a fundraising event where dachshund owners race their dogs for speed and style.
Utah:
Event: Wiener Dog Races
Location: WP Amphitheater, Utah
Month: June
Description:
A team consists of two humans and one wiener dog. Only genuine, low-to-the-ground Dachshunds (Real Wiener Dogs) will be allowed to race.
Utah:
Event: Moab Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival: Wiener Dog Race
Location: Utah
Month: October
Description:
The Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival is Moab’s largest fall festival including live bluegrass music, seed spitting and pie eating competitions, Wiener dog races, food and art vendors, kids activities, and pumpkins flying through the sky!
Washington:
Event: Mud Bay Kirkland Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races
Facebook Page: Wiener Dog Races
Location: Marina Park, Kirkland, WA
Month: September
Description:
Back by popular demand, the running of the Wiener dogs at Kirkland’s Oktoberfest! Over 40 dogs participate each year.
Dachshunds race a course that’s just their size to be the First Place Wiener err– Winner! All doxies welcome to go for the “gold”- no papers needed!
Washington:
Event: Running of the Wieners
Facebook Page: Oktoberfest NW
Location: Wiener Dog Stadium, Munich Festhalle, WA
Month: October
Description:
Dachshunds of all shapes and sizes will compete in various races and competitions.
Washington:
Event: Wiener Dog Races
Facebook Page: Dachshund Rescue NW and Dachshund Club of Spokane
Location: Airway Heights, WA
Month: September
Description: None
Washington:
Facebook Page: Dachshunds on Parade
Location: Ellensburg, Washington
Month: June
Description:
Dachshunds on Parade is officially BACK! Join the Ellensburg Downtown Association for a day full of dog-friendly fun in downtown Ellensburg. Bring your furry friend for pet tricks, a costume contest, a short parade, and dachshund races.
Wyoming:
Event: Dachshund Derby and Corgi Classic Races
Facebook Page: Search: Wyoming Dachshund and Corgi Rescue
Location: Wheatland, Wyoming
Month: August
Description:
Come join the fun and raise some money for WDCR. There will be Dachshund Races, Corgi Races, Mixed Bag Races, a Silent Auction, Costume Contest, Food, Games, Live Auction and Betting Calcutta Style.
There are a lot of new and old dachshund race events posted on the internet. We are looking for the most current and active annual dachshund races.
If you know of a dachshund race or event in your area, please leave me a message in the comments with the name of the active event and website link.
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