# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Long Dog Derby
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: The Long Dog Derby
The Worlds Richest Weenie Dog Race

One of our favorite events of the year is back at Jacks Backstage.

Last year we had to cancel because of a weather threat and it flat out broke our hearts. This year we made sure to give the Long Dog Derby plenty of breathing room on the calendar so we can run it the way it is supposed to be run.

Saturday May 16 the fastest, funniest, longest and most questionable looking weenie dogs around will hit the track in Ruidoso.

We are talking $5,000+ in prizes, a packed crowd and a whole lot of dachshund chaos.

Along with the main race we will also be running a handful of crowd favorite contests including:

• Best Dressed
• Long Weenie
• Short Weenie
• Fat Weenie
• Slow Weenie
• Hairy Weenie
• Funny Colored Weenie

Registration is $30 per dog. Spots are limited. Registration opens March 23.

Whether you are racing a dog or just coming to watch the madness, this is one of those Ruidoso events that gets the whole place smiling.

Bring your dachshunds.
Bring your friends.
Bring your sense of humor.

The Long Dog Derby returns to Jacks Backstage May 16 in Ruidoso NM
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ruidoso/the-long-dog-derby/200029825517836
- **Event Categories**: dog, sports, contests, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 133

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ruidoso
- **state**: NM
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1056 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM
- **lat**: 33.35555
- **long**: -105.66651
- **full address**: 1056 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Long Dog Derby
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Long Dog Derby being held?
  - **A:** The Long Dog Derby takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at 1056 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Long Dog Derby?
  - **A:** The Long Dog Derby is organized by Jacks Backstage.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Long Dog Derby is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ruidoso, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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