1 event in Columbus, Ohio

🏁 Wiener Dog Olympics – How It Works

The Wiener Dog Olympics return to the Columbus Pet Expo with more races, more chaos, and more adorable champions than ever. Each day features multiple preliminary heats that lead into one or two high‑energy Final Races in the main arena.

🎬 Daily Race Format

Friday & Saturday

Two separate race blocks each day

Each block includes three preliminary heats

The top two dogs from each heat advance to that block’s Daily Final

That means two Finals per day:

Afternoon Final

Evening Final

Sunday

One race block with three preliminary heats

The top two dogs from each heat advance to the Sunday Afternoon Final

If a heat winner cannot return for the Final, The runner‑up from that heat automatically takes their place.

🐶 Race Track & Rules

The track is 60 feet long

The first dog to cross the finish line wins

All races are designed to be fun, friendly, and full of classic dachshund chaos

🌭 Costumes

Every participating Dachshund receives a free hot dog costume to wear during the race.

Costumes must be worn during the event to compete in the Wiener Dog Olympics.

📝 Registration Rules

All races are free to enter

Each owner may enter only one dog per day

Each dog may participate in one heat only per day

Choose your preferred heat time during registration

Heats fill quickly — early registration is encouraged