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Animal racing

Reindeer, camels, cows, elephants, and donkeys—these are some of the most unexpected types of runners. We have collected the most popular animal races found around the world such as the Alaskan Fur Rondy and New Zealand Dog Derby.
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
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Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Alaska, March 6, 2021 (limited event)
World Reindeer Racing Championships (Sami Week)
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World Reindeer Racing Championships (Sami Week)
Norway, February 1–7, 2021
Horse-Racing: Royal Ascot
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Horse-Racing: Royal Ascot
London, June 15–19, 2021
Chonburi Buffalo Racing
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Chonburi Buffalo Racing
Thailand, October 1, 2020
Palio del Casale
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Palio del Casale
Naples and Pompeii, May 8–9, 2021
Bogota Guinea Pig Race
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Bogota Guinea Pig Race
Colombia, all year round (Sundays & holidays)
Camel Races
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Camel Races
Jordan, March–April | September–November (different dates)
Elephant Racing Festival
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Elephant Racing Festival
Vietnam, March 11–13, 2021
Cow Racing Festival
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Cow Racing Festival
Vietnam, October 15–17, 2020
Monteith's Dog Derby in Queenstown
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Monteith's Dog Derby in Queenstown
New Zealand, June 18–21, 2020
Fur Rondy
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Fur Rondy
Alaska, February 26–March 7, 2021
International Donkey Race
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International Donkey Race
Croatia, early August 2021
Al Marmoom Heritage Festival
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Al Marmoom Heritage Festival
Dubai, March 28–April 8, 2021
Pacu Jawi (Cow Race)
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Pacu Jawi (Cow Race)
Indonesia, June 5–November 27, 2021 (on selected dates)
Laytown Beach Races
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Laytown Beach Races
Ireland, September 2, 2021
White Turf St. Moritz
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White Turf St. Moritz
Switzerland, February 21, 2021
Makepung Buffalo Races
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Makepung Buffalo Races
Bali, mid-July–mid-November
Bull Surfing
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Bull Surfing
Kerala, mid-August
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
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Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
New York, October 24, 2020 (virtual event)
Alice Springs Camel Cup
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Alice Springs Camel Cup
Northern Territory, on hiatus
Donkey Derby Days
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Donkey Derby Days
Colorado, June 25–27, 2021
Yukon Quest
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Yukon Quest
Alaska, February 6, 2021 (Start Date)