James J. Hill Days Dog Park is THE place to be for dog lovers from 10 am – 2 pm both Saturday & Sunday at Panoway Plaza.

Saturday, September 12 Dachshund Races | Races Start at 12 pm | Registration Opens at 10 am

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.

More Fun Happenings at the Dog Park 

• Doggy Olympics is Sunday! Click here to learn more. 
• Get ready for your close-up as you pose for pictures with your pup in the Doggy Kissing Booth at 10 am both Saturday and Sunday.

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