Get ready for the 36th Annual Savannah Waterfront Wiener Dog Races. If you have a Wiener or Almost Wiener Dog, you cannot miss Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Morrell Park! Once again, dog owners from all over will flock to River Street in Savannah and join the big race. This is one of the most fun family events that River Street has to offer and it goes hand in hand with Oktoberfest, taking place from Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 6, 2019. Apart from the fastest run awards in all categories and weights, there will exciting contests such as best dressed dog, best dressed dog owner and more. Don't miss out on the Coca-Cola "A Dog's Life" Selfie Photo Opp, it will be your best doggie memory ever. Entry cost is $25.00. Registration tables will open up at 8:00AM!

Please fill out the Entry and Waiver Form and email it to info@riverstreetsavannah.com or register the morning of the event at the sign-up tables until 10:00AM.

Race Details

• Registration opens and 8:00am and closes at 10:00AM or once 20 heats are filled.

• Assignments will be posted when a weight category is filled. Dogs will be grouped by weight.

• The winner of each heat will compete in a final race for the grand prize!

• Judges determine the winner of each race. Judges’ ruling is final.

• Official timers and judges will record the time of the winning dog in each heat.

• Dachshund-mix dogs may race in special "Almost Wiener" heat,but are ineligible for the grand prize trophy run.

Participation Rules

• All dogs must have proof of current rabies vaccination – tags or verification from veterinarian.

• All racing dogs must be accompanied by 2 people: Owner and helper to assist dog at starting gate and finish line. Owners may coax runners with toys, chews or verbal cues. No dog whistles, balloons or breakable items are allowed.

• Dogs must be on leash at all times except while racing. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dog. Relief areas will be available with plastic bags, should you forget to bring your own. Water will be available for dogs.

• All owners must sign a media release, as well as a consent waiver releasing all organizing parties and others from all liabilities associated with canines interacting with other canines and people. The park and race organizers are not responsible for any injuries, human or canine, emotional or physical. Please consider the demeanor of your dog before deciding to participate in the races. If your dog is not friendly to kids or other dogs, please do not participate in this event. We want happy hounds and humans!

• Owners will be responsible for bringing participants to the staging area when their heat is called.

• Owners and helpers are not permitted on the race course except when announced for their individual race.

• All participating dachshunds must be registered and/or checked in before 10:00AM on race day. All racers must be dachshunds. Dachshund mixes or "Almost Wieners" may race in a special race.

Waiver and Release of Liability

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the 2019 Savannah River Street Wiener Dog Races, I do hereby agree to its rules and regulations and hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns do hereby waive, release and discharge Savannah Waterfront Association and the City of Savannah, their officers, directors, employees, or any other party from any and all damages, death, personal injury or property damage which I may have or which may subsequently accrue to me or my dog as a result of my participation in this event.

This release is intended to discharge the above mentioned parties from and against any and all liability arising out of or in connection in any way with my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the released parties or entities mentioned above.

I certify that my dog is properly vaccinated and will provide proof of current rabies vaccination.

I agree to keep my dog on leash at all times, with the exception of specific racing/times.

I will permit free use of pictures of me or my dog in all types of media coverage and promotion for this event or in the future.

I, the undersigned, verify that I have read and will abide by all rules and regulations pertinent to this event, waiver and release of liability. I further verify that I am at least 18 years of age.

I have read this release, fully understand it, and voluntarily accept its terms and conditions. I understand that this release states the entire agreement with the released parties or entities mentioned above.