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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 4, 2023
World Reindeer Racing Championships (Sami Week)
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World Reindeer Racing Championships (Sami Week)
Norway, January 31–February 6, 2022
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 9, 2022
Palio del Casale
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Palio del Casale
Naples and Pompeii, May 21–22, 2022
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)
Lamu Donkey Race
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Lamu Donkey Race
Kenya, November
Elephant Racing Festival
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Elephant Racing Festival
Vietnam, mid-March 2023
Cow Racing Festival
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Cow Racing Festival
Vietnam, October 24–27, 2022
Monteith's Dog Derby in Queenstown
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Monteith's Dog Derby in Queenstown
New Zealand, July 7–10, 2022
Fur Rondy
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Fur Rondy
Alaska, February 24–March 5, 2023
International Donkey Race
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International Donkey Race
Croatia, August 1, 2022
Al Marmoom Heritage Festival
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Al Marmoom Heritage Festival
Dubai, March 1–3, 2022
Pacu Jawi (Cow Race)
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Pacu Jawi (Cow Race)
Indonesia, July–August 2022
Laytown Beach Races
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Laytown Beach Races
Ireland, September 8, 2022
White Turf St. Moritz
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White Turf St. Moritz
Switzerland, February 4–19, 2023 (on selected dates)
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, late October 2022
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, August 13, 2022
Yukon Quest
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Yukon Quest
Alaska, February 11, 2023