Dachshund Races - James J. Hill Days 2026

Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm UTC-05:00

JJHD Dog Park | Wayzata

Wayzata West Metro Chamber
Publisher/HostWayzata West Metro Chamber
Dachshund Races - James J. Hill Days 2026
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The James J. Hill Days Dachshund Races are back! Join us September 12, 2026 in Wayzata, MN.
About this Event

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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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

JJHD Dog Park, 681 Lake St E, Wayzata, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 32.64

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