For the Reporter

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation and Petpalooza have announced the winners of the ninth annual Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run and Pet Pros’ Unleashed Pet Contest at Game Farm Park on May 21.

Awards were distributed to the top participant in six age categories. Participants must run/walk with a dog to be eligible for an award. Winners were announced from the stage at the festival.

Winners of the Dog Trot Fun Run:

3K race:

Child (8 & under division): Evan Getty and Molly (29:57)
Tween (9-12 division): Kellan Jones and Pirate (19:33)
Teen (13-19 division): Tyler Cushing and Lily (17:29)
Adult I (20-35 division): Brandon Bowie and Mocha (14:47)
Adult II (36-54 division): Adam Jones and Pirate (19:32)
Adult (55-plus division): Sandra Eslinger and Triton (17:31)

5K race:

Child (8 & under division): Karli Henry and Milton (44:40)
Tween (9-12 division): Colton Lockhart and Elly (27:23)
Teen (13-19 division): Ty Hammerstrom and Scrappy (21:10)
Adult I (20-35 division): Andrew Heintz and Turbo (17:32)
Adult II (36-54 division): John Colvard and Sophie (22:41)
Adult (55-plus division): Gretchen Tapp and Abby (23:30)

Complete race results are available at www.buduracing.com.

Pet contest

Pet Pros’ Unleashed Pet Contest was open to 20 participants per category.

Winners:

Best Pooch Smooch: Kendall and Carsyn Sieg and Looskie from Tacoma
Best Voice: Rachel Sandt and Dakota from Federal Way
Best Pet/Owner Look-a-Like: Alexis Massey and Wilona from Enumclaw
Smallest Dog: Marlene Bos and Shorty from Spanaway
Best Dressed Pet: Leo Gardiner and Marmalade from Tacoma
Best Pet Trick (Adult): Wendy Tate and Shirky from Lake Tapps
Best Pet Trick (Child): Carly Grasseth and Baylee from Lake Tapps