Hot Diggity Weenie Dog Race

Saturday, June 2, 2012
Holy Cross Abbey Football Field
Cañon City, Colorado

The Fifth Annual “Hot Diggity Weenie Dog Race” was held again in conjunction with the Royal Gorge Holy Smoke BBQ Showdown, pitting dashing dachshunds from all around the region in a 50-foot dash for glory! Entry fees for 2012 will again be $10 for the first pooch, and $5 per dog (from the same family) after that. We have three categories for dogs; 1.) Puppy Division - one year old and under, 2.) Adult Division - one year through seven years of age, and 3.) Senior Division - all those loveable old doxies that are older than seven years. The race will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, on the former Abbey football field, following the awards ceremony for the BBQ Showdown. The previous races each attracted more than 50 dachshunds, and huge crowds always lined up around the perimeter to watch the action! The race is for dachshunds only, but dogs do not have to be AKC registered. Check out some shots from previous years' races under our “Photos” section! And make sure you get there early, to get a good spot along the fence to watch the action!