The Great Bark Bash
About this race
The beloved Bark Bash is now part of Bend Oktoberfest—bigger, better, and borkier than ever! We’re bringing your favorite dog-friendly competitions to the main stage, and it’s all for a good cause.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | The 2026 Bark Bash Dog Races & Dog Show
Hosted in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon
2:00 PM – Wiener Dog Races
2:30 PM – Running of the Bulldogs
3:00 PM – Corgi Crush
3:30 PM – Mutt Strut Dog Show
Day-of registration for all dog events opens at 1:30 PM
Race Requirements: All race competitors must be purebred Dachshunds, Bulldogs (English or French), or Corgis.
Dog Show: All breeds and mixes are welcome for the Mutt Strut! Categories may be split by size.
Note: All dogs must show proof of rabies vaccination to participate.
Support a Great Cause
All proceeds from Bark Bash registration fees benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon, helping to support their vital rescue and wellness programs. At just $20 per registration, you’re not only having fun—you’re giving back.
LEARN MORE about the full event and Oktoberfest at oktoberfestbend.com
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Running
Wiener Dog Race & Running of the Bulldogs & Corgi Crush
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Bark Bash Dog Races & Dog Show Hosted in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon 2:00 PM – Wiener Dog Races 2:30 PM – Running of the Bulldogs 3:00 PM – Corgi Crush 3:30 PM – Mutt Strut Dog Show Day-of registration for all dog events opens at 1:30 PM
Mutt Strut: Fastest Eating Contest
Contests will be provided 1 cup of kibble to eat. Participants are welcome to bring their own kibble if dogs have dietary preferences.
Mutt Strut: Best Trick
Mutt Strut: Best Costume
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bend, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 7:08 PM local time (PDT) in Bend on September 19, 2026 — 12h 18m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 20 Bend events
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