Running of the Wieners.

Lotsa people crowded onto Fountain Square today at lunch time for the third annual
Running of the Wieners. 72 dachshunds competed in the 100 foot dash for the prestigious
title of 2009 Running of the Wieners champion!

Running of the Weiners 2009, originally uploaded by thadd.

Running of the Weiners 2009, originally uploaded by thadd.

Running of the Weiners 2009, originally uploaded by thadd.

Running of the Weiners 2009, originally uploaded by thadd.

Running of the Weiners 2009, originally uploaded by thadd.

Last year's Running of the Weiners champion, Charlie retained his title in a photo finish.

Running of the Weiners 2009, originally uploaded by thadd.

And George Wendt, Norm from Cheers, was the Master of Ceremonies for the event.

Running of the Weiners 2009, originally uploaded by thadd.

Click to see all my photos from the 2009 Running of the Weiners including a video of
the championship race, or click to see my photos from the 2008 Running of the Weiners.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati starts tomorrow! Hooray!