Our second annual Small Dawg Race game is Saturday, November 7! Please direct questions to Madelyn@railyarddawgs.com. Registration will close on Friday, November 6.
Please note that WIENER DAWG RACES on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27. This event is separate from that. Dachshund and small Dachshund-mixes will be able to race in February 2027 at our Wiener Dawg Races Game!
- Two humans are required to participate on ice per dawg; humans and dawgs will have to walk on the ice and use stairs.
- Sample dawg breeds are listed above; the weight limit is 25 lbs.
- Dawgs should be well-behaved and friendly towards other dawgs and humans.
- We reserve the right to disqualify any dawg that is too large or displaying signs of aggression.
- Dawgs are required to be leashed the entire event, except during the race.
- Race will occur during first intermission and will consist of your dawg running the entire length of the ice rink.
- Humans and their dawgs will receive tickets for our special dawg-friendly sections.
- Gates open at 6:00 P.M. and puck drops at 7:05 P.M.
- Participants will be escorted from their seats to ice level with five minutes remaining in first period.
- Parking on site is $10 and may be purchased online or at the box office while supplies last. Parking on site is not guaranteed without a pass.
- We provide a free shuttle service from Elmwood Park Garage that begins at 5:00 P.M. on game nights, however this service IS NOT dawg friendly.