# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dachshund Races - James J. Hill Days 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The James J. Hill Days Dachshund Races are back! Join us September 12, 2026 in Wayzata, MN.About this EventThank 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 RulesBack 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.Click to >> View Full Festival Schedulehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9L9zCpvdPI&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QatbUOzS-aU - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wayzata/dachshund-races-james-j-hill-days-2026/100001984306058838 - **Event Categories**: sports, dog, contests, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: JJHD Dog Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 32.64, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wayzata - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: JJHD Dog Park - **lat**: 44.9695488 - **long**: -93.5122255 - **full address**: JJHD Dog Park, 681 Lake St E, Wayzata, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dachshund Races - James J. Hill Days 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4d4e3b69ef31aa154081075bf6bc86d49348a3ca653401a55d4cdf6bab0277e8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc8ea115-gmir.jpg?v=1778702283 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dachshund Races - James J. Hill Days 2026 being held? - **A:** Dachshund Races - James J. Hill Days 2026 takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at JJHD Dog Park, 681 Lake St E, Wayzata, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dachshund Races - James J. Hill Days 2026? - **A:** Dachshund Races - James J. Hill Days 2026 is organized by Wayzata West Metro Chamber. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dachshund Races - James J. Hill Days 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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