The Official NZ Wiener Derby 2026

NZ’s most iconic little race is back and better than ever at Rosebank Speedway, 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. 🏆 Glory, trophies & medals & epic sponsor prizes up for grabs 🌭 Food trucks 🎪 Doggy market stall 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.