Dachshund Races & Dog Park Activities
James J. Hill Days Dog Park is THE place to be for dog lovers from 10am – 2 pm both Saturday & Sunday at Panoway Plaza.
Saturday, September 11 Dachshund Races | Races Start at 12 pm | Registration Opens at 10 am
The races will be held Saturday, September 11, 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.
*Please Note: Start times are subject to change depending on number of event entrants
More Fun Happenings at the Dog Park
Doggy Olympics is Sunday! Click here to learn more.
Dog Skillz Demo (9-11:45am)
Doggy Kissing Booth (10am-2pm): Get ready for your close-up as you pose for pictures with your pup in the Doggy Kissing Booth
New this year: Paws & Play Games, where kids, dogs, and adults can join in short, dog-themed games throughout the event for a chance to win fun prizes!
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