Meet the Racers! See the park and track area
THE RACES
TENATIVE DERBY SCHEDULE
GRRROWLER'S Dachshund Derby
Event Day Schedule
Subject to Weather, Scratches, and Final Racer Reconciliation
9:30 AM
General Racer Check-In Opens
10:00 AM
Fast Track Check-In Opens. Pre-cleared racers proceed through expedited check-in.
10:55 AM
Racer Check-In Closes
Any racer not checked in is subject to scratch.
11:00 AM
OPENING REMARKS
PETICOLAS PUPPY DIVISION
11:10 AM
Report To On Deck Area
11:15 AM
Parade of Weens
11:20 AM
Racing Begins
Opening Heats
Semifinals
Division Championship
1st Place Ribbon
2nd Place Ribbon
3rd Place Ribbon
Photos
Estimated Completion:
11:45 AM
REFRESHMENT & SPONSOR BREAK
11:45 AM – 11:55 AM
DACHSHUND SENIOR DIVISION
1:50 AM
Report To On Deck Area
12:00 PM
Parade of Weens
12:05 PM
Racing Begins
Opening Heats
Championship Round
1st Place Ribbon
2nd Place Ribbon
3rd Place Ribbon
Photos
Estimated Completion:
12:15 PM
Sponsor Recognition:
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center
BREAK
12:15 PM – 12:25 PM
DACHSHUND ADULT MINIATURE DIVISION
12:20 PM
Report To On Deck Area
12:30 PM
Parade of Weens
12:35 PM
Racing Begins
Opening Heats
Semifinals
Division Championship
1st Place Ribbon
2nd Place Ribbon
3rd Place Ribbon
Photos
Estimated Completion:
1:00 PM
SNACK & SPONSOR BREAK
1:00 PM – 1:10 PM
DACHSHUND ADULT STANDARD DIVISION
1:05 PM
Report To On Deck Area
1:15 PM
Parade of Weens
1:20 PM
Racing Begins
Opening Heats
Semifinals
Division Championship
1st Place Ribbon
2nd Place Ribbon
3rd Place Ribbon
Photo
Estimated Completion:
1:45 PM
DACHSHUND ADULT IN-BETWEENERS DIVISION
1:40 PM
Report To On Deck Area
1:50 PM
Parade of Weens
1:55 PM
Racing Begins
Opening Heats
Semifinals
Division Championship
1st Place Ribbon
2nd Place Ribbon
3rd Place Ribbon
Photo
Estimated Completion:
2:20 PM
Longest Ween Final Reminder
COOLING & SPONSOR BREAK
2:20 PM – 2:30 PM
PRETENDERS DIVISION
2:25 PM
Report To On Deck Area
2:35 PM
Parade of Weens
2:40 PM
Racing Begins
Opening Heats
Semifinals
Division Championship
1st Place Ribbon
2nd Place Ribbon
3rd Place Ribbon
Photo
Longest Ween Contest Closes
Estimated Completion:
3:15 PM
PRE AWARDS BREAK
3:15 PM – 3:25 PM
AWARDS CEREMONY
Approximately 3:30 PM
Longest Ween Champion
Rescue Raffle Winner Announced
Dachshund Puppy Division Champion Recognition, Trophy, Step and Repeat Photos
Dachshund Senior Division Champion Recognition, Trophy, Step and Repeat Photos
Dachshund Adult Miniature Division Champion Recognition, Trophy, Step and Repeat Photos
Dachshund Adult Standard Division Champion Recognition, Trophy, Step and Repeat Photos
Dachshund Adult In-Betweener Division Champion Recognition, Trophy, Step and Repeat Photos
Pretenders Division Champion Recognition, Trophy, Step and Repeat Photos
Lightning Ween Champion , Trophy, Step and Repeat Photos
Fastest Dachshund of the Day
Sponsor Recognition:
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center
Official Champions Group Photo
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Report to On Deck 15 minutes before your division. (Exception: Puppy Division reports immediately following Opening Remarks.)
Races will not be delayed for missing racers.
Single-elimination format.
Official start signal controls all releases.
Schedule may shift due to weather, safety concerns, scratches, or operational needs.
Follow instructions from race officials and volunteers at all times.
THE EXPERIENCE
More Than a Race — A Full Summer Kickoff
This event is part of The Shacks Summer Kickoff, meaning your race day experience includes:
Craft beer from GRRROWLER’S
Food + vendors curated by The Shacks
Dog-friendly activities throughout the property
Live, high-energy race atmosphere
Expect a festival feel with constant movement, entertainment, and engagement — not just a one-hour race.