San Diego, California
The county's fastest wiener dogs waddled down a race track in Mission Valley Saturday morning trying to earn treats and beat the heat. More than 350 dachshunds dashed for 53 feet at a time, then sought shelter under umbrellas and shade tarps.
Temperatures pushed past 80 degrees while 16 finalists won the right to square off at Petco Park during the Padres game on Tuesday. The fastest eight will meet again in the championship Dec. 30 during the Big Bay Balloon Parade festivities.
The Wiener Nationals races happen approximately once a month in different cities around the country.