January 24, 2026 - January 24, 2026 Calling all K9s! We invite all dogs to compete in this exciting winter race, the K9 Keg Pull. Man’s best friend will be assigned a division based on their weight. Dogs will wear a harness attached to an appropriately sized keg to pull past the finish line. The fastest dogs in each class win!
The races will take place on Main Street by Outlaw Square. Registration is on site, from 10am to 12:15pm Races begin at 1pm at Outlaw Square
Don’t forget to bring a harness – Each dog must have their own harness to participate in the race!
Registration fee is $15 per dog. Dogs must be 6 months old or older. Proceeds benefit Deadwood Main Street Initiative and the Twin City Animal Shelter.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Bomgaars, Marta’s Dog House, Deadwood History, Deadwood Chamber, Deadwood’s Main Street Initiative, Saloon #10, Outlaw Square.
Dog Weight Classes for Fastest Dog:
- Toy/Mini Weight – under 10 pounds
- Feather Weight – 10 to 25 pounds
- Light Weight – 26 to 50 pounds
- Medium Weight – 51 to 70 pounds
- Heavy Weight – 71 to 100 pounds
- Super Duper Weight – 101 and over
Weight classes determine what size keg each dog will pull. Harnesses are required. Dogs must be 6 months old or older.
Additional prizes for dogs:
- Judges Favorite
Downloadable Documents:
Registrants: Please print and fill out the forms below and bring them to registration on January 24.
K9 Keg Pull Registration Form
K9 Keg Pull Waiver 2026
Dogs over 70 pounds are hitched to an empty half-barrel keg weighing 30 pounds, while any competitors under 20 pounds will pull a more manageable can of Budweiser. Dogs 21-50 pounds will tow a metal 64 oz growler that weighs around two pounds, and the 51-70 pound pooches haul a one-sixth barrel keg weighing in at 15 pounds.
