🏁 CORGI NATIONALS IS COMING!  🏁

WHEN: Sunday, May 24th, 2026
WHERE: Santa Anita Park – Arcadia, CA
TIME: 11AM–5PM (Memorial Day Weekend!)

The BIGGEST corgi racing festival in the world returns to Santa Anita Park… and you do not want to miss this.

Join us for Summer Corgi Nationals as the fastest, fluffiest athletes take over the track for a full day of high-speed corgi racing and unforgettable fun. From seasoned speedsters chasing the podium to adorable loafs just giving it their all, every corgi has their moment on the track.

From the first heat to the final championship race, it’s nonstop action, energy, and pure corgi chaos (the best kind).

This one-of-a-kind festival features:

• Corgi-Centric Vendor Village
• Food & Drink, BBQ, treats and more
• Pet Friendly Fun (yes, corgis welcome!)
• Family Fun Activities
• Santa Anita Carnival- (additional wristband required)
• And of course… THE MAIN EVENT — CORGI RACES ALL DAY LONG, with the semi-finals and FINALS on the main track!

🏁 CORGI NATIONALS TICKET OPTIONS 🏁

UPGRADE TO OUR VIP EXPERIENCE ($55)

• ADMISSION TO SUMMER CORGI NATIONALS EVENT & THE VIP INFIELD ZONE- for the BEST VIEW OF THE RACES- (includes private bar, VIP shade tents, umbrellas, tables & chairs, full trackside access)

• Exclusive LIMITED EDITION Corgi Nationals T-Shirt

• $5 Betting Voucher (for horse racing)

• General Parking

• Horse Racing Program + Horse Racing Wagering Tip Sheet

GENERAL ADMISSION (Early Bird) $10 - Available Through MAY 5th (Full Price $12)

• ADMISSION to SUMMER CORGI NATIONALS EVENT

• General parking

• Horse Racing Program + Horse Racing Wagering Tip Sheet

WALK-UP PRICING (DAY OF EVENT- $17)

• ADMISSION to SUMMER CORGI NATIONALS EVENT

• General parking
  
  Kids 17 and under are admitted FREE in VIP OR GENERAL (Exclusive Limited Edition Corgi Nationals T-Shirt, program and betting voucher NOT included)

🏁 ( Remember that the VIP tickets sell out FAST!) 🏁

AND YES, YOU CAN BRING YOUR CORGI AS A SPECTATOR TOO!
Corgis ADMISSION IS FREE AND are allowed in both VIP and GA.

WANT YOUR CORGI TO RACE? ENTER NOW!

All racing corgis are selected through a FREE LOTTERY system — giving everyone a fair shot at getting their corgi on the track.

The entry form will close in early May, and selected racers will be announced on socalcorgination.com.
If your corgi is selected, we’ll reach out with next steps and full race day details.

🐶 We will be running 100 corgis in the main races

• 10 qualifying heats
• 10 dogs per heat
• Includes one “Seniors Only” race and….and NEW for Summer Corgi Nationals…the PUPPY CUP and MIGHTY MIX HEATS! (scroll below for more details)

NEW for Summer 2026

You asked for more racing… so we’re giving you MORE CORGI RACING 🏁

🐶 Puppy Cup

Baby loaves only (14 weeks – under 1 year)
One heat • 10 dogs • 1 winner
Winner does not advance to semi-finals or finals

🐾 Mighty Mix Cup

Open to ALL corgi mixes
One heat • 10 dogs • 1 winner
Winner does not advance to semi-finals or finals

Two new races.
Two new winners.
Even more corgis flying down the track at Corgi Nationals.

IF YOU DON’T SCORE A SPOT TO RACE IN CORGI NATIONALS….. NO WORRIES!
We’re thrilled to announce WE’RE BRINGING BACK:
the Corgi Nationals Speed Zone
with some NEW AND EXCITING ADDITIONS THAT WE CAN’T WAIT TO ANNOUNCE!!!

EVERY CORGI gets their chance to race in the CORGI NATIONALS SPEED SPRINT ZONE!

Whether your furry friend is a seasoned sprinter or just loves a good run, it’s time to put their paws to the test! The corgi with the fastest score of the day will secure a coveted racing spot at the upcoming 2027 Winter Corgi Nationals!

CORGI RACING HEAT SCHEDULE

All heats coincide with the horse races and our semifinals and finals being on the big track. See below for the schedule

DOORS 11AM

Heat 1 - 12:00pm
Heat 2 - 12:20am
Heat 3 - 12:40am
Heat 4 - 1:00pm
Heat 5 - 1:20pm
Mighty Mix Heat
Heat 6 - 1:40pm
Heat 7 - 2:00pm
Puppy Cup Heat
Heat 8 - 2:20pm
Heat 9 - 2:50pm
Heat 10 - 3:00pm
Quarterfinals Immediately To Follow HEAT 10
Semifinals- immediately to follow Quarterfinals (On main horse track) Approx 4:00PM
FINALS- (On main horse track) Approx 4:30PM

The top 2 dogs from each race will move ahead in the competition to the Semifinals. A total of 20 corgis will advance to Semifinals, which are 2 races at the big main track.
Top 5 from each Semifinals race will advance to FINALS on the big main track,  1 RACE, 10 corgs- 1 WINNER!!! 

The FINAL WINNER will get a trophy, accolades, bragging rights, PRIZES, Winners Wreath and the TITLE OF THE FASTEST CORGI!

*All times are approximate and may vary throughout the day as we do need to pause racing temporarily when a horse race is happening 

YOU'RE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!

2026 CORGI NATIONALS FAQs:

1.     Where will the event take place?  See the map attached below.  The “Infield” area is where all the action is at.  This is a giant grassy area bigger than a football field. The infield area includes: VIP area, general admission area, all of our Corgi Nationals Vendors and food/beverage booths.  The qualifier and quarterfinal races will be held there and they will be set up directly in front of the VIP area.  We will then move the two semifinal races and the Final race to the actual horse track directly in front of the grandstands.
Please be sure to enter through GATE 6. Gates open at 11:00 AM.

WE’RE EXCITED TO BRING BACK OUR BRAND NEW LAYOUT FOR 2026 CORGI NATIONALS!

2.     Are corgis allowed in the grandstands?  There are NO corgis allowed in the grandstand area where the semifinals and final races take place. If you bring your corgi and wish to view the semifinals and final races, there is a massive jumbotron in the infield area where the races will be shown live as they happen.

3.     Can I bring my corgi to the event, and do I need to get them a ticket?  Yes, you may bring your corgi.  ONLY corgis will be allowed (or corgi mixes), per Santa Anita’s request.  You do NOT need to buy a ticket for your dog, admission is free for corgis/corgi mixes.  Please note all dogs MUST be on leash AND YOU MUST BRING YOUR DOGS PROOF OF VACCINATION-Rabies and Distemper/Parvo. Dogs will NOT be admitted without proof of vaccination so PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING- digital or paper proof.

4.  What can I bring inside Santa Anita?
🏖️Chairs/beach chairs, wagons and blankets
Coolers (with food/beverage- NO alcoholic beverages allowed)
⛱️Umbrellas (beach style ones or ones that attach to chairs)
Doggie Poo Bags and Water for your corgs!
🦊Corgis (MUST be vaccinated- only corgis or corgi mixes allowed for this event- and MUST BRING PROOF OF VACCINATION!- See above for ALL DETAILS on vaccinations required)
❌NO POP UP TENTS or SHADE CANOPIES allowed.

If you have GA tickets, we recommend bringing a beach umbrella for shade. The Corgi Nationals area is large and there will be PLENTY of room to set up chairs, blankets and umbrellas on the grass. There will be no chairs/tables provided in the GA area.

Chairs, tables and shade will be provided in the VIP area and VIP ticketholders are free to move about the GA and VIP areas as well. For prime racing views, we recommend VIP ticket.

There will be beer/wine/beverage stations in GA as well as VIP, along with gourmet food trucks.

All items are subject to search at entrance.

5.     How can I register my corgi to race?  RACE SPOTS ARE AWARDED BY A LOTTERY SYSTEM AND 100 racing corgis will be selected in end of January. After corgis are selected, if any spots do open, we will announce for wait list.

6.     If my corgi is registered to race, do I still need to buy a ticket?  Yes, all humans attending MUST have either a VIP or General Admission ticket. Corgis are FREE to attend and are welcome in VIP or GA areas.

7.  Can I buy tickets at the door?  Yes, General Admission tickets will be available for purchase at the gate on the day of the event. GA tickets are also available at gate day of event. Gates open to all at 11:00AM.

8.  Are kids free?  Yes, kids 17 and under are free and do not need a ticket.  There is a family zone including facepainting, playground, games, bouncehouses and pony rides adjacent to the Corgi Nationals for the kiddos.

9.    Where do I park? Parking for the event is in LOT 6 ONLY. This is FREE parking and is the closest lot to where Corgi Nationals is located on the infield. Lot 6 entry is off Colorado Blvd. 

10.  Will Corgi Nationals merch be available day of event?  Yes, we will have our official merch booth in the vendor area and t-shirts and other official Corgi Nationals merch will be available, while supplies last!  All VIP ticket holders will pick up their exclusive t-shirt on the DAY OF EVENT upon entry.  Other Corgi Nationals merch will launch May here on our website. Click the +SHOP button above and stay tuned to get yours!

11.  Any other questions?  Send us an email at socalcorgination@gmail.com!

We look forward to seeing you Sunday May 24th, 2026 for Summer Corgi Nationals!