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Register Your Dog for the 3rd Annual Running of the Weenies!

Find out who is the fastest Dachshund in the Lowcountry, Saturday, February 24th at the Park West Recreation Complex. Photo: Star 99.7/Town of Mount Pleasant

Register Your Dog for the 3rd Annual Running of the Weenies!

When
Feb 24th, 2024
All Day
Where
1251 Park West BlvdMount PleasantSC29466

Register Your Dog Now for the 3rd Annual Running of the Weenies
Saturday, Feb. 24 | Park West Recreation Complex

It’s truly an event like no other – Dachshund racing!

Find out who is the fastest Dachshund in the Lowcountry, Saturday, February 24th at the Park West Recreation Complex. Crews Subaru, Tails Wagon Dog Treats and the Town of Mount Pleasant Recreation Department are sponsoring the 3rd Annual “Running of the Weenies,” hosted by 92.5 Kickin’ Country. The fastest four-legged friend in the race will win $350 and the admiration of dogs and dog lovers everywhere.

Apply to register your Dachshund beginning Monday, Jan. 29 here. There is a $35 application fee, and the 36 dogs will be accepted to race, along with 6 alternates.

The competitors will be confirmed in early February.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register, send the below information to travisdylan757@gmail.com:

  • Your Name:
  • Your Dog’s Name
  • Your Phone Number

The “Running of the Weenies” starts at 11, following the annual Town of Mount Pleasant Sweetgrass Half Marathon. Get information on that race here.

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