Downtown Doxie Dash 2024

Join us for LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation's Annual Downtown Doxie Dash! The cutest race EVER is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, during the Forge Under the Oaks Event. Race time begins at 10:15am in Barron Park in Downtown LaBelle. **ON THE APPLICATION - UNDER BUSINESS NAME, PLEASE ENTER YOUR 1ST PET'S NAME **ENTER YOUR NAME AS THE CONTACT NAME**       The Downtown Doxie Dash will take place in the middle section of Barron Park. A gate will surround the racing area. Bleachers are available, but bringing a lawn chair is a great idea! A racing director and his team will announce the race heats. Those wiener dogs run fast! We will have a judge at the finish line to determine the winner. A team member will be at the starting gate to release the hounds. 
Boards will be available showing your registered dog(s) heat. Please take a moment to locate your best friend's heat.  Dogs will race in age groups.    **ON THE APPLICATION - UNDER BUSINESS NAME, PLEASE ENTER YOUR 1ST PET'S NAME**
**ENTER YOUR NAME AS THE CONTACT NAME**   WEENIE (4 MONTHS  UP TO 2 YEARS) WIENER (2 YEARS TO UP TO 4 YEARS) HOT DOG (4 YEARS UP TO 9 YEARS) SAUSAGE (9 YEARS UP  TO 12 YEARS) FOOTLONG (12+) WIENER WANNABE (MUST FIT IN 18"X24" GATE OPENING) We dedicate the Downtown Doxie Dash to our friend Lenny LaForest. Lenny played a vital role in making the Doxie Dash into the greatness that it is today. The world lost Lenny in 2021. He has left a big hole in the dachshund racing scene, but we are doing our best to fill his shoes!      We will use the hinged gate opening. This gate allows for one human companion to race. REGISTRATION IS ONLY $10.00! Must pre-pay to race!   We dedicate the Downtown Doxie Dash to our friend Lenny LaForest. Lenny played a vital role in making the Doxie Dash into the greatness that it is today. The world lost Lenny in 2021. He has left a big hole in the dachshund racing scene, but we are doing our best to fill his shoes!      Please see the Rules and Regulations for the rest of the deTAILS!    Rules and Regulations Participating canines must be purebred dachshunds. If registering for the wiener wannabe category, the dog must be small enough to fit in the gate opening. The opening is 18" wide and 24" in height. There are no weight or age restrictions.
 Only the dachshunds registered to race are allowed in the Downtown Doxie Dash (no spectator canines permitted.) All must be pre-registered before October 18, 2024. Same-day registration closes at 10:00am.
Each dachshund will race 50 yards on the Downtown Doxie Dash track.
Each participating dachshund will need to bring one human. Humans must be able to carry and catch the dog while standing/walking on a dirt surface.
One human will carry the canine to the starting line and place the canine in the gated area. That human will walk to the finish line to catch the racing canine.
All humans must clean up after their canines and dispose of any waste in trash cans. No waste can be left on the ground or on the track.
Electronically signing this application means all humans consent to releasing LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation (LDRC), The City of LaBelle, and Hendry County from all liabilities, allowing LDRC to use their names and likenesses in promotional advertising. (Humans must complete same-day signing of the consent waiver before race time).
The humans may coax their runners with a favorite chew toy and/or call the canines. No dog whistles or other shrill whistles are allowed. Nothing breakable is permitted on the racing surface. No throwing of objects/toys is allowed. No balloons. Please, no treats/goodies/food to coax your dog. Treats can be given off the track.
Humans should not carry any loose articles on the racetrack. Humans should wear comfortable shoes.
Participant check-in on October 19 will be at Barron Park. All contestants must arrive prior to 10:00 am. At check-in, each canine will be provided with their qualifying heat information and timeline of events. You must pay in advance in order to participate. 
Participants will be responsible for bringing their canine to their designated race (an announcement will be made). Participants are not allowed in the race area until their designated race.
Upon completion of the wiener dog race, all participants MUST RETURN their dog's assigned racing bandana to personnel and exit the race area.
The winner from each qualifying heat will receive a prize and advance to the Finals scheduled later on the race card on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The winners of the Finals will receive a 1st place trophy, a 2nd place finisher will receive a 2nd place trophy, and 3rd place finisher will receive a 3rd place trophy.
Remember, these races are for fun only! Judges' decisions are final. For the safety of everyone concerned, LDRC reserves the right to refuse the participation of humans and canines that don't meet all race qualifications. LDRC or an LDRC volunteer will ask any aggressive canines or canines exhibiting dangerous behavior to exit the track.
The dog must be up to date on all shots, including rabies vaccination. If not submitted in advance, the owner must provide proof by the event day.

Forge Under the Oaks featuring Howl-O-Ween happens on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Barron Park! Join us for a knife show with demonstrations, vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, and more! Bring your furry friends for the annual Downtown Doxie Dash & Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest!

Accident Waiver/Release of Liability & Media Release
I acknowledge and agree that I am age 18 or older.
I acknowledge that participating in LDRC Annual Downtown Doxie Dash carries with it the potential for serious injury and/or death.
The risks include but are not limited to those caused by facilities, equipment, and actions of other people, including but not limited to participants, volunteers, spectators, event officials, event monitors, and/or producers of the event. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating and/or volunteering in this event.
I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.
I certify that a qualified medical person has not advised me against participation in this event.
I acknowledge that this accident waiver and release of liability will be used by the event holder, sponsors, and organizers in events where I may participate and will govern my actions and responsibilities at said events. In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, and successors, assign as follows: A) Waiver, Release, and Discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me from this event, LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation, Railway Knives, The City of LaBelle, Hendry County, its officers, members, event holders, event sponsors, event directors, and event officials. B) Indemnify and hold harmless the entities or persons mentioned in the paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of any actions during this event. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during the event.
I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed/filmed. 
I agree to all my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, and organizers.
This Accident Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent possible under applicable law. By completing the application to register for this event, you certify that you have read this document and understand its contents.