Description

🌭🐶 OktoberFAST

Corgi & Wiener Dog Races

Presented at Harvest & Hops at Fresh Acres Farm & Corn Maze
September 12, 2026

Short legs. Big speed. Oktoberfest glory.

🐕 Divisions:

🐾 Corgi Division

🐾 Open Short-Legged Division (All Breeds Welcome)

This division is designed for short-legged dogs that are not purebred Corgis or Dachshunds but still bring the low-rider speed!

📋 Eligibility Requirements:

1. Height Requirement

   • Dog must measure 15 inches or less at the shoulder

   • Height will be verified at check-in

2. Build Qualification

   • Dog must visibly have a short-legged body type (long body/low center of gravity)

   • Final eligibility determined by Race Director

3. Breed Restrictions

   • Not limited to a specific breed

   • Mixed breeds welcome

   • Corgis and Dachshunds must compete in their designated divisions

4. Age & Health

   • Must be at least 1 year old

   • Must be healthy and current on rabies vaccination

   • No dogs in heat permitted

5. Temperament

   • Must be non-aggressive toward people and other dogs

   • Event staff reserve the right to remove any dog displaying unsafe behavior

6. Handler Requirement

   • Two handlers required (one at start, one at finish)

   • Handlers must be 16+

🏁 Competition Format

• Same 50-yard sprint

• 5–6 dogs per heat

• Heat winners advance

• Championship winner crowned “Low-Rider Legend”