The Official NZ Wiener Derby 2026

NZ's most iconic little race is back and better than ever, with those little legs making their way to an actual speedway!!

Get ready for the most prestigious and unnecessarily competitive dachshund race in New Zealand.

 ROSEBANK SPEEDWAY

 SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2026

 11AM

 Entry: $10 per family, including onsite parking.

 Glory, trophies & medals & epic sponsor prizes up for grabs

 Food trucks

 Doggy market stalls

Think your wiener has what it takes? Then enter the race or get their glad rags on for the costume section and try your luck for a spot on the podium!

 Standard wiener

 Miniature wiener

 Wannabe wiener

Senior wiener

 Costume parade

 Human kids

Not racing? Just come along and watch other people discover that their beloved dachshund has absolutely no interest in running in a straight line!!

Non racing dogs of course welcome.

Stall holders, food truck and prize enquiries to nzwienerderby@gmail.com

Time to release the hounds!