Hot Diggity Weenie Dog Races
Generously sponsored by: Bruce Bell
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Start Time: 3:00 pm
Location: SE Corner of Centennial Park
Registration: On Site ONLY at the Weenie Dog Race Tent near the Main Stage
Cost: $10 per dog (each additional dog from the same family is $5) for the races. The Costume Contest is free.
Awards: Trophies and Monetary Awards for the top three in the races. The awards in the Costume Contest will be announced on-site.
Description: The Hot Diggity Weenie Dog Races are back! There are four different events within this competition, a fashion show, a puppy race, an adult race, and a senior dog race. This is for Dachshunds only, or Weenie Dogs if you prefer. All of the dogs must be certified, but don’t have to be registered with the AKC. Race entries will be accepted onsite from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Weenie Dog Registration Tent near the Main Stage. The RGWF is a dog-free event, but the competitors are welcome in the park starting at 1:30 pm and must leave by 8:00 pm. The dogs must remain on leash at all times with the exception of when they are racing. Don’t miss the return of the Hot Dog Weenie Races to Cañon City at the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival.
Rules and Regulations
1. All dogs must have current shots. Remember - we love our Weenie Dogs; we want them to be safe. A copy of shot records must be submitted with entry form, or dogs will not be given a race assignment.
2. Race assignments will be posted at the Weenie Dog tent, near the Main Stage, prior to race time.
3. All dogs must be a certified Weenie Dog (Dachshunds). This does not mean dogs have to be AKA registered. Breed shown on shot records will be accepted as documentation of breed. No mixed breeds please.
4. Race assignments will be done in the order that entries are received.
5. Race Entries will be taken from 1:30-3:00 pm on Saturday, June 24th at the Weenie Dog Race Tent, near the Main Stage.
6. Owners can bring their pet’s favorite toy so long as the toy is no bigger than eight inches.
7. NO FOOD (human or pet), or other pets are allowed in racetrack area.
8. Only two owners per dog will be allowed in the racetrack area.
9. No waving of blankets or other large items at the beginning, or during a race.
10. All dogs must be on a leash, except during their race.
11. Dogs need to be on their best behavior; disruptive dogs will be removed from the event and the RGWF.
12. Owners are required to clean up any of their dog’s accidents or leave-behinds.
13. Each race will run four to eight dogs, depending on the number of entries.
14. Top two dogs from each race will advance to next round.
15. Final race will run top four dogs.
16. All race results will be determined by the Hot Diggity Weenie Dog Race coordinator. No protests will be allowed.
17. The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival is a pet-free event, except for the Weenie Dog Race! Owners will be allowed to bring their dogs into the event beginning at 1:30 pm on Saturday and must be out of the park by 8:00 pm.
Start Time: 3:00 pm
Location: SE Corner of Centennial Park
Registration: On Site ONLY at the Weenie Dog Race Tent near the Main Stage
Cost: $10 per dog (each additional dog from the same family is $5) for the races. The Costume Contest is free.
Awards: Trophies and Monetary Awards for the top three in the races. The awards in the Costume Contest will be announced on-site.
Description: The Hot Diggity Weenie Dog Races are back! There are four different events within this competition, a fashion show, a puppy race, an adult race, and a senior dog race. This is for Dachshunds only, or Weenie Dogs if you prefer. All of the dogs must be certified, but don’t have to be registered with the AKC. Race entries will be accepted onsite from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Weenie Dog Registration Tent near the Main Stage. The RGWF is a dog-free event, but the competitors are welcome in the park starting at 1:30 pm and must leave by 8:00 pm. The dogs must remain on leash at all times with the exception of when they are racing. Don’t miss the return of the Hot Dog Weenie Races to Cañon City at the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival.
Rules and Regulations
1. All dogs must have current shots. Remember - we love our Weenie Dogs; we want them to be safe. A copy of shot records must be submitted with entry form, or dogs will not be given a race assignment.
2. Race assignments will be posted at the Weenie Dog tent, near the Main Stage, prior to race time.
3. All dogs must be a certified Weenie Dog (Dachshunds). This does not mean dogs have to be AKA registered. Breed shown on shot records will be accepted as documentation of breed. No mixed breeds please.
4. Race assignments will be done in the order that entries are received.
5. Race Entries will be taken from 1:30-3:00 pm on Saturday, June 24th at the Weenie Dog Race Tent, near the Main Stage.
6. Owners can bring their pet’s favorite toy so long as the toy is no bigger than eight inches.
7. NO FOOD (human or pet), or other pets are allowed in racetrack area.
8. Only two owners per dog will be allowed in the racetrack area.
9. No waving of blankets or other large items at the beginning, or during a race.
10. All dogs must be on a leash, except during their race.
11. Dogs need to be on their best behavior; disruptive dogs will be removed from the event and the RGWF.
12. Owners are required to clean up any of their dog’s accidents or leave-behinds.
13. Each race will run four to eight dogs, depending on the number of entries.
14. Top two dogs from each race will advance to next round.
15. Final race will run top four dogs.
16. All race results will be determined by the Hot Diggity Weenie Dog Race coordinator. No protests will be allowed.
17. The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival is a pet-free event, except for the Weenie Dog Race! Owners will be allowed to bring their dogs into the event beginning at 1:30 pm on Saturday and must be out of the park by 8:00 pm.
