Orange County|Local Event
28th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals
THE 28th RUNNING OF THE WIENERSCHNITZEL WIENER NATIONALS RETURNS TO LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE ON JULY 12, 2025
Weenie Dogs will race to help the Seal Beach Animal Care Center
The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals with more than 100 dachshunds will compete in the event’s 28th running on Saturday night, July 12 at Los Alamitos Race Course. The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals will get underway at 6:30 p.m., with proceeds from the event benefiting the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, a non-profit group dedicated to finding homes for stray animals in the Orange County area.
The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals consists of 50-yard dashes for dachshunds over the racetrack, the same one where the horses run. A string of sausage looking doxies will race throughout the night, with the winning wieners moving on to the 28th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals final. The low-rolling doxies will be looking to earn cash prizes, but most importantly, one of them will be the winner of the coveted title of “Fastest Wiener in the West.”
Over 100 doxies will compete in more than 10 races, including two special events: the ever-popular Diaper Dash for doxies under the age of one, and the Long in the Tail competition for doggos over six years old. First place prize to the winning owner is $1,000. The champion wiener will also receive a doghouse in the shape of a Wienerschnitzel restaurant, plus the “Fastest Wiener in the West” trophy.
Local doxies from Cypress, Los Alamitos, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, and all throughout Southern California will be in action on this action-packed, zany, and wild night of weenie dog races,
Live horse racing will also be held in addition to the dachshund races. VIP seating to enjoy the event is available by calling 714-820-2681. General Admission tickets on the day of the event at Los Alamitos are $3 per person. Children 17 and under are admitted free. Los Alamitos Race Course features free general parking.
For more information on the 28th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals please visit losalamitos.com or call 714-820-2690.