Wiener Dog Races

The 2026 Running of the Wieners is back!

Sunday, Oct. 11, 11 am

11:00 AM - Registration Opens & Check-In for Pre-Registered Dogs
Race registration is open from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM.
Contest registration closes 15 minutes before each scheduled contest.

12:00 PM - Opening Announcements & People Weenie Races for Kids

12:30 PM - Race Heats 1–3

12:45 PM (and throughout the day) - Wiener Dog Trivia Challenge
Win prizes just by sitting in the audience!

1:00 PM - Race Heats 4–6

1:15 PM - Longest & Shortest Wiener Contest
PLEASE NOTE: Dogs must be 100% Dachshund to participate in the Longest Wiener Contest.

1:30 PM - 4th Annual Peanut Butter Lick Contest

2:00 PM - Race Heats 7–9

2:15 PM - Stupid Wiener Tricks

2:30 PM - Race Heats 10 through Final Heat

2:45 PM - Down Under Dog Designs 9th Annual Fashion Show
Ask us how you can participate for FREE!

3:00 PM - 3rd Annual Ween Holding Contest

3:15 PM - Race Semi-Finals

3:30 PM - America's Next Top Wiener Costume Contest
Not racing? You can check in as late as 3:00 PM to participate in the costume contest. Dachshund mixes are welcome!

4:00 PM - Final Race & Award Pictures

4:15 PM - Closing Announcements & Thank Yous

4:30–5:00 PM - Open Track

Click Here to register your dog!

NOTE: Wiener dogs are to remain in the Wiener Dog Stadium Area and cannot join guests in the rest of the Festhalle.