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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.
A
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Alaska, March 4, 2023
B
World Reindeer Racing Championships (Sami Week)
Norway, February 6–12, 2023
C
Horse-Racing: Royal Ascot
London, June 20–24, 2023
D
Chonburi Buffalo Racing
Thailand, October 28, 2023
E
Palio del Casale
Naples and Pompeii, May 20–21, 2023
F
Bogota Guinea Pig Race
Colombia, all year round (Sundays & holidays)
G
Camel Races
Jordan, March–April | September–November (different dates)
H
Lamu Donkey Race
Kenya, November
I
Elephant Racing Festival
Vietnam, March 12, 2023
J
Cow Racing Festival
Vietnam, October 15–17, 2023
K
Monteith's Dog Derby in Queenstown
New Zealand, July 7–10, 2022
L
Fur Rondy
Alaska, February 23–March 5, 2023
M
International Donkey Race
Croatia, August 1, 2023
N
Al Marmoom Heritage Festival
Dubai, March 10–19, 2023 (selected dates)
O
Pacu Jawi (Cow Race)
Indonesia, January 7–28, 2023 (every Saturday)
P
Laytown Beach Races
Ireland, September 12, 2023
Q
White Turf St. Moritz
Switzerland, February 4–19, 2023 (on selected dates)
R
Makepung Buffalo Races
Bali, mid-July–mid-November
S
Bull Surfing
Kerala, mid-August
T
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
New York, October 21, 2023
U
Alice Springs Camel Cup
Northern Territory, April 8–30, 2023
V
Donkey Derby Days
Colorado, August 11–13, 2023
W
Yukon Quest
Alaska, February 11, 2023
X
Perry Dogwood Festival
Georgia, USA, April 1–2, 2023