Auburn's Petpalooza announces
dog trot winners
Contact:
Kristy Pachciarz, Special Events Coordinator
253-931-3052
kpachciarz@auburnwa.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — May 20, 2013
AUBURN, Wash. – Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation and Auburn’s Petpalooza is pleased to announce the winners of the 6th annual Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run and Reber Ranch’s ‘Unleashed’ Pet Contest, both held on Saturday, May 18 at Game Farm Park in conjunction with the Petpalooza festival. The Dog Trot Fun Run was hosted by the City of Auburn and sponsored in part by PetSmart, Sterling Bank, and MultiCare Auburn Medical Center.
The fun run was an event for owners and their dogs, and served as a kick-off for Auburn’s Petpalooza festival. The race started and finished in Game Farm Park. Participants followed a 3 kilometer route (1.8 miles) or a 5 kilometer route (3.1 miles) that brought them through a neighborhood adjacent to the park and onto the White River Trail. Awards were distributed to the top participant in six age categories. Winners were announced from the stage at the Petpalooza festival. The winners of the 2013 Dog Trot Fun Run are:
3K Race:
• Child (8 & under division): Katie VanValkenburg and Baxter (17:50.0)
• Tween (9-12 division): Brody Roach and Seamus (15:57.2)
• Teen (13-19 division): Megan Butler and Bristol (15:38.6)
• Adult (20-35 division): Jonathon Dunn and Kobe (16:43.7)
• Adult I (36-54 division): Donovan Jedel and Kyla (13:01.2)
• Adult (55+ division): Marlene Voss and Coach (23:42.3)
5K Race:
• Child (8 & under division): Lailianna Stewart and Maddison (46:10.0)
• Tween (9-12 division): Adam Kerr and Cocoa (24:00.4)
• Teen (13-19 division): Ashlyn DiDonato and Dixie (26:44.9)
• Adult (20-35 division): Lindsey Markegard and Mia (20:02.5)
• Adult I (36-54 division): Sandy Metzger and Skylee (20:13.4)
• Adult (55+ division): Kory Belcher and Scamp (23:46.2)
Complete race results are available at www.buduracing.com.
Reber Ranch’s ‘Unleashed’ Pet Contest was open to 20 participants per category. Participants registered the morning of the event. The competition gets better and better each year. Following is a list of winners:
• Best Pooch Smooch: Suzanne Dye and Piper from Tacoma
• Best Voice: Lindsey McFarland and Diego from Auburn
• Best Pet/Owner Look-a-Like: William James and Sasha from Auburn
• Smallest Dog: Brittany Woolcott and Oscar from Auburn
• Best Dressed Pet: Fern Haynes and Dan The Dog from Graham
• Best Pet Trick (Adult): Nicole Trott and Remi from Elbe
• Best Pet Trick (Child): Breeana McSheery and Keelee from Auburn
The City of Auburn would like to congratulate the winners of the Dog Trot and the ‘Unleahsed’ Pet Contest and thank all 2013 participants and Petpalooza attendees. Four paws up to our Petpalooza sponsors: Green River Veterinary Hospital & Laser Surgery, Del’s Feed & Farm Supply, Banfield Pet Hospital, Petco, Sterling Bank, PetSmart, MultiCare Auburn Regional Medical Center, Reber Ranch and Coastal Farm & Ranch. Special thanks to our media partners: 100.7 The Wolf, Radio Disney AM1250, Pet Connection Magazine, Modern Dog Magazine and the Auburn Reporter.
For additional details and event information, visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnwa.gov/petpalooza or call 253-931-3043.
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City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
910 Ninth Street SE
Auburn WA 98002
253-931-3043
www.auburnwa.gov
 Fern Haynes of Graham and Dan the Dog.
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