Oktoberfest Dachshund Races 2026
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The 2nd Annual Dachshund Races are back for Oktoberfest Weekend at DESTIHL Beer Hall!
Race registration is required in advance and is $10 per dog.
Spots are limited, so reserve your spot early!
Schedule:
2:45pm — Best Dressed Dachshund Costume Contest (no registration required — just bring your pup in their best Oktoberfest look!)
3:00pm — Dachshund Race Preliminaries
4:30pm — Dachshund Race Finals
Handler Requirements:
Each dog needs one handler to release and one handler to receive. Receivers may use toys, treats, or verbal encouragement to call their dog. Throwing objects is not allowed. If you’re bringing multiple dogs, please bring enough people to safely manage them while you’re participating in the races.
Not racing? Grab a stein and cheer from the sidelines as the dogs take over Oktoberfest Weekend!
Race registration is required in advance and is $10 per dog.
Spots are limited, so reserve your spot early!
Schedule:
2:45pm — Best Dressed Dachshund Costume Contest (no registration required — just bring your pup in their best Oktoberfest look!)
3:00pm — Dachshund Race Preliminaries
4:30pm — Dachshund Race Finals
Handler Requirements:
Each dog needs one handler to release and one handler to receive. Receivers may use toys, treats, or verbal encouragement to call their dog. Throwing objects is not allowed. If you’re bringing multiple dogs, please bring enough people to safely manage them while you’re participating in the races.
Not racing? Grab a stein and cheer from the sidelines as the dogs take over Oktoberfest Weekend!
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Where is it happening?
DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room, 1200 Greenbriar Dr, Normal, IL 61761-6459, United States
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