K9ERS 2023 CORGI CUP: MEET THE RACERS
Friday, December 22, 2023
Get to know all of the racers competing in the 2023 K9ers Corgi Cup during halftime of the Ravens vs. 49ers “Monday Night Football” contest.
For Monday Night Football’s halftime entertainment in Week 16, the San Francisco 49ers are proud to host the annual K9ers Corgi Cup at Levi’s® Stadium.
Twelve corgis will compete in a race to be crowned the 2023 K9ers Corgi Cup Champion. Six dogs will race in two different heats, with the two winners of each heat advancing to the finals where they will face off for the title. In celebration of Christmas Day, each dog will be racing in special holiday costumes.
Get to know the K9ers Corgi Cup racers of 2023:
Ziggy
Dressed as a Christmas squirrel
- From snout to booty she measures 26 inches long and has a paw width of 1.5 inches
- Loves ice cream and people-watching
- Small but mighty
Follow Ziggy on Instagram: @ziggy_thecorg
Tony
Dressed in a green “Let’s Get Lit” Christmas sweater
- Faster than a Furrari
- Reigning K9ers Corgi Cup Champion
- 2023 Corgi Con Race Champion
Follow Tony on Instagram: @captainandtony
Kilo
Dressed as a Christmas tree
- Runs a 1.5 second 40 foot dash
- Most tail wiggles in under a minute
Follow Kilo on Instagram: @kilokilopower
Gemini
Dressed in a reindeer sweater and hat
- Leg length of 9 inches, ear height of 5.5 inches
- Has a vertical jump of 18 inches
- Can launch her body into the air (yet still can’t catch)
Follow Gemini on Instagram: @apolloandgem
Peaches
Dressed as a reindeer
- Loves the beach and running into the waves
- Favorite activity is digging
- Can dig a pretty decent size hole in under a minute!
Follow Peaches on Instagram: @corgi_named_peaches
Chappy
Dressed in an ugly Christmas sweater with lights
- Runs fast, snuggles faster
- Professional ankle biter
- Likes long, fast walks on the beach
Follow Chappy on Instagram: @socalcorgibeachday
Moose
Dressed in red and white Christmas pajamas
- Nickname is “Chaos”
- Fast as fluff
- Standing at 1.75 footballs tall, his power level is over 9000
Follow Moose on Instagram: @corgi.the.moose
Orbit
Dressed in a 49ers sweater
- Barks at 110 decibels
- Stands at 1′ 8″
- Is 2.5 footballs long from nose to nub
Follow Orbit on Instagram: @orbitthecorgi
Bamboo
Dressed in a Santa sweater
- Known as the “Wide Mouth Receiver,” he can catch treats and toys with his mouth
- Bootylicious since birth
- Three years old
Follow Bamboo on Instagram: @bamboo.theloaf
Kai
Dressed in a Christmas sweater
- Standing at 11 inches tall, but attitude at 6 foot 1
- Professional squirrel hunter
- Still lives with his parents
Follow Kai on Instagram: @kai.thecorgi
Poppy
Dressed in a red glitter holiday dress
- Keeps fit by running on the beach
- Wears 49ers outfits on gameday to bring good luck to the team
- Wears eyeliner and glitter outfits on special occasions
Follow Poppy on Instagram: @poppythecorgi7
Somi
Dressed in a crochet Christmas scarf
- No. 1 treat receiver
- Professional splooter
- Big Capricorn energy
Follow Somi on Instagram: @somi.sploots
