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Dachshund Derby Raises $200K, Draws 300 Pups, Global Viewers

7/6/2026

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The Starkville Derby on April 25, 2026 in Starkville, Mississippi raised more than $200,000 for the Oktibbeha County humane society.
Founder Alden Thornhill reported that over 300 dachshunds competed at the event.
The live stream attracted viewers from France, Japan and Ecuador, generating more than 10 million annual social-media impressions.
The race earned Best Large Creative Event and Best Large Festival awards from Mississippi groups in 2024.

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The Starkville Derby on April 25, 2026 in Starkville, Mississippi raised more than $200,000 for the Oktibbeha County humane society.
Founder Alden Thornhill reported that over 300 dachshunds competed at the event.
The live stream attracted viewers from France, Japan and Ecuador, generating more than 10 million annual social-media impressions.
The race earned Best Large Creative Event and Best Large Festival awards from Mississippi groups in 2024.