Dog Races

Check out this video of our 2021 Wiener Dog Races

Everyone’s favorite races are back! The annual Canterbury Park Dog Races are an absolute staple in the event calendar. Come out to Canterbury to enjoy a variety of dog breeds race against one another alongside live racing! The winners of each race will advance to the Dog Race finals for a chance to be crowned the champion in their category during the “Bark in the Park” Dog Day finals on Labor Day (Sunday, Sept. 4^th). Races will be throughout the live racing day on the main track. No outside pets allowed.

Each Sunday dog day will also feature our Pepsi Family Day events.
First Post for Sundays: 1PM

Registration for Dog Race Participants is now closed due to all race slots being filled.

Bulldog Races

Sunday, June 5, 2022
Gates Open 12:00PM | First Post 1:00PM

Come and watch these four-legged friends speed down the track for the annual Canterbury Park Bulldog races on June 5, 2022. Watch these Bulldogs steal the show in-between live horse racing and all the other attractions Canterbury Park has to offer.

Basset Hound Races

Sunday, June 26, 2022
Gates Open 12:00PM | First Post 1:00PM

The floppiest race of them all! Basset Hounds are back to race at Canterbury Park during the 2022 racing season on Sunday, June 26. Enjoy the Basset Hound Races and plan a fun day at Canterbury Park!

Corgi Races

Sunday, July 31, 2022
Gates Open 12:00PM | First Post 1:00PM

The wiggle butt racing returns to Canterbury Park! Watch adorable Corgis dash down the track on July 31 for our annual Corgi races. Enjoy a fun and friendly competition between horses races.

Wiener Dog Races

Saturday, August 14, 2022
Gates Open 12:00PM | First Post 1:00PM

Capping off the Dog Days with the wiggling Wiener Dog Races. A race that will surely bring a smile to everyone’s face! Enjoy the adorable Wiener Dogs race each other in-between live horse racing.

Dog Days Championship

Sunday, September 4, 2022
Gates Open: 11:00AM | First Post 12:00PM
All breeds return to Canterbury Park for the ultimate doggy day experience! Watch all breeds race one another for a chance to be crowned the champion in their category.