Register your Wiener Dog to compete in the 2025 Grand River Raceway Wiener Dog Race presented by Dreamland Pet on Friday, July 4! See your pup race to the finish line at our most popular (and adorable) event of the year. There are no losers … only wieners in this race!
30 Competitor Spots Available:
3 heats of 10 dogs. The top 3 from each heat compete in the final race. The final race determines 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
DETAILS:
Hosted at GrandRiver Raceway (7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora)
Registration Fee = $35 per Wiener Dog (competitor)
Please provide proof of your pup’s rabies vaccination records immediately after completing the competitor registration form.
NO REFUNDS. (If your pet is unable to compete you will unfortunately forfeit your spot to another competitor.)
NEW THIS YEAR – Purchase a wiener dog t-shirt for $25 at checkout with the purchase of your competitor registration tickets. They are a limited quantity, first come, first serve!
Everyone is a winner…we mean wiener…
$75 Gift pack for each competitor, provided by Dreamland Pet.
$250, $150, $100 value of prizes for 1,2,3 place winners! (Also provided by Dreamland Pet.)
(See prize descriptions below)
Approximate schedule for Friday, July 4:
- Horse races begin at 6:20 pm
- 3 wiener dog qualifying heats begin after Horse Race #4 (7:35 pm)
- Wiener Dog FINAL Race begins after Horse Race #6 (8:20 pm)
- Trophy for Wiener Dog Race Winner is awarded after Race #7 (8:35 pm)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Service dogs are always welcome! However, please do not bring your dog to the racetrack unless it is registered to compete in the wiener races. Thank you!
Competing dogs must be accompanied at all times. Two humans are to be present for the race component.
- You must have two handlers for the dogs.
- You must arrive on time. Details about specific dog arrival registration to come. Please note our timing has moved up by 10 mins from last year’s race.
- It is our busiest night at the track, please ensure your dog feels comfortable and safe. Bring treats, toys, etc, and take breaks away from the crowds.
- We have around 3,000 attendees on site this evening, please be kind and courteous to all.
- The Grand River Raceway tarmac and building, along with The GrandWay Events Centre and Patio, are all accessible, however, the race track is not. If you have any accessibility concerns or questions, please reach out to bookings@thegrandway.com.
- As always, we have taken your feedback from last year to continue to ensure races keep getting better and better!
Want to ensure your family, friends, team, cheer squad, etc, get a front row indoor seat to all the action? VIP tiered indoor seating (Captain’s Quarters) tickets to be opened soon!
PRIZES:
Entry Swag Bags
- HugSmart Donut Puzzle Toy
- Kong Bamboo Rockerz Toy
- Open Farm Bone Broth 12oz
- Open Farm BeGood Bites
- Dreamland Pet Leash
- Dreamland Pet Poopbag Holder
- Dreamland Pet Travel Waterbottle
1st Place
- Puppia Snuffle Mat
- 4 Cats & Dogs Luxury Throw Blanket
- Stella & Chewy’s Wild Weenies Treats
- 4 Cats & Dogs Marco Travel Bed/Car Seat
2nd Place
- Puppia Snuffle Mat
- 4 Cats & Dogs Luxury Throw Blanket
- Stella & Chewy’s Wild Weenies Treats
3rd Place
- Puppia Snuffle Mat
- 4 Cats & Dogs Luxury Throw Blanket Treats
LEARN MORE ABOUT GRAND RIVER RACEWAY HERE: grandriverraceway.com