This Saturday, October 10, South Florida’s cutest furry superstars will take to the racetrack to compete for first prize! Known as the Coastal Corgi Classic, these pups will bring a round of short legs, big energy and spirited competition to Gulfstream Park — as far as their paws allow!
During the family-friendly celebration, you’ll be able to root for your favorite dog as they trade their regular walks for a 40-yard dash on the main dirt track, alongside regular horse racing. You don’t need to own a corgi to enjoy the festivities as a spectator, as even the most devoted of cat lovers will find this adorable.
There’ll be short, controlled sprints throughout the day conducted in accordance with safety, operational and animal-welfare guidelines. The races will take place at approximately 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., in which the quickest pet (and their owner) will leave with a trophy.
The special event also includes a corgi Halloween costume contest, where registered corgi owners are encouraged to bring a costume for their four-legged friends to participate! The contest will be held about an hour prior to the first race, with prizes awarded for the best costume.
The schedule is as follows:
- Check-in for registered corgi racers: 11 a.m. (race entries are currently full and refrain from showing up with your dog if you haven’t received official confirmation)
- Corgi Halloween costume contest: 12 p.m.
- First horse race post: 12:20 p.m.
- First corgi race post: 1 p.m. (right after the second horse race)
Gulfstream Park is located at 901 S Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Find out more about this heart-melting celebration here.
