VERGAS. Minn. — Vergas, Minnesota, is home to the world’s largest loon statue. So, it’s only fitting that its yearly celebration called “Looney Days” pays tribute to the moniker by amping the “loony” up all the way to 11. And this past Saturday, Aug. 2, was no different as the 12th annual “Running of the Wieners” took place with its biggest field of competitors to date.

Eighty-three wiener dogs from across the nation descended onto the small, rural community of about 300 people, to decide who the top dog was in the sport of wiener racing.

There were wiener dogs of all different shapes and sizes. From pure-bred, sausage-shaped dachshunds with short or long hair, to mixed breeds amalgamated with Chihuahua, cocker spaniel or some other stubby-legged canine.

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