Dachshund Dash Returns to Jaco Pastorius Park Oct. 3
Oakland Park's annual Dachshund Dash is set for Saturday, Oct. 3, at Jaco Pastorius Park. Registration is now closed for the free canine competition.
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Oakland Park residents and their dachshunds will race for bragging rights at the annual Dachshund Dash on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event takes place at Jaco Pastorius Park.
The Parks & Leisure Services department organizes the free competition for the town's short-legged, long-bodied canine companions. Awards will go to the winners immediately after the final heat.
Registration closed Friday, Sept. 25. The event features six heats with up to eight dogs each on a 30-yard course. A total of 48 dogs can compete.
Owners must confirm their dog's breed and provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations, including rabies. They also supplied their dog's name, age, weight, and breed, along with their contact information and an emergency contact. Participants agreed to a Waiver & Release of Liability during online entry.
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