Dachshund Races - James J. Hill Days 2026

Thank you for registering for the James J. Hill Days Dachshund Races! Here are a few details...

The races will be held Saturday, September 12, beginning at 12:00 pm at the JJHD Dog Park (at the Panoway on Wayzata Bay Plaza) in Downtown Wayzata.

The cost for entry for each event is $30. The races consist of three events; Sprints, Hurdles, and a Costume Contest. You can register for one event or all three!

Entries will be accepted until the race is full. Entry fees are non-refundable. Final Instructions about the day of the event will be sent to the owners closer to the event date.

Bundles: Have more than one Doxie?

- Buy your ticket for the sprints, hurdles, and costume contest at Full price $30 - register your 2nd Doxie (and 3rd Doxie if applicable) for $15

- Buy your ticket for the costume contest at Full price $30 - register your 2nd Doxie (and 3rd Doxie if applicable) for FREE.

Race Rules

• Back by popular demand! Registered dachshunds will receive a numbered racing cape at check-in on race day, which must be worn during the event for winner identification. The capes will be collected after the race for reuse in future events.
• Races are assigned at random and the number of dogs in each heat will be based on number of entries.
• The first place dachshund in each heat will advance to the finals.
• Each dachshund will need two handlers to race - one at the starting line as the “releaser” and one at the finish line as the “catcher.”
• You may bring your dog’s favorite toy as an incentive at the finish line. Items not allowed: “loud” noise toys or objects, laser pointers, “human food” (small treats okay).
• Winners of heats and advancement is the decision of the finish line judge.

The fun doesn't stop here. Join us Sunday, September 13th from 11am – 2pm for the JJHD DOGGY OLYMPICS! Click Here >> for more Details.

Special thanks to our Presenting Partner of James J. Hill Days, Sandvold Financial Group.

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