Derby in the District

Derby in the District

Thousands of dog lovers gathered in the center of the Cotton District during Super Bulldog Weekend to witness the tail-wagging excitement of the Starkville Derby —the world's largest dachshund race. Officially known as the Dachshund Derby, the annual Starkville event that is quickly becoming a city tradition celebrates wiener dogs and raises funds for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society with multiple races, including categories for seniors, puppies and adult dachshunds.
Photo by Grace Cockrell

May 7, 2025

Thousands of dog lovers gathered in the center of the Cotton District during Super Bulldog Weekend to witness the tail-wagging excitement of the Starkville Derby —the world's largest dachshund race. Officially known as the Dachshund Derby, the annual Starkville event that is quickly becoming a city tradition celebrates wiener dogs and raises funds for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society with multiple races, including categories for seniors, puppies and adult dachshunds.