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The Tails on the Trail 5K Run/Walk for Animals has officially wrapped, and we’re filled with gratitude!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, sponsored, donated, and cheered us on. Because of your incredible support, we raised more than $19,000 to help provide care, shelter, and second chances for homeless pets in need.

Every step you took and every dollar you gave will make a real difference in the lives of animals waiting for loving homes. We couldn’t do this without our amazing community.

Event photos are free to download now through Wednesday, September 9th.

See the 2026 Tails on the Trail event photos here! 

See the 2026 runners and race times posted here!

Garrett L + Peaches 20.10

Annabel C 22.19

Ashley P + Wally  22.23

Kyle B 22:32

Irene M 22:52

Ron N + Yoder 23:32

Jon T + Mookie 24:22

Matthew W + Tuco 25:22

Nicole M 27:35

Mylie B 27:37

Lynn P 27:44

Joe R + Uma Thurman Cookie Butt 29:23

Jerry M 31:05

Ashley P 31:28

Jon R + Ripley 33:15

Michael S + Walis 33:38

Jessie G + Otto 33:45

Robert K 33:45

Karen O 34:01

Casey D + Peanut 34:46

Abby R + Cashew 34:46

Lisa M 34:54

Kelsey K + Gila 35:15

Dana W 35:16

Clay H 35:17

Paige H + Mezi 35:36

Allison G + Ueli 35:39

Jason M + Herzog 35:40

Dana B + Marlo 36:14

Melanie L + Bridger 36:34

Posey F 38:43

Lacey S + Gunther 38:44

Berlin C 40:21

Cynthia C + Mika 40:21

Sierra L + Maddie 40:47

Carmon P + Murdoch 41:33

Kelsey F + Bandit 41:42

Andrea P + Bryce 41:51

Gary T 42:21

Gaylene S 43:06

Kristina S + Prairie 43:17

Maryann M + Buddy 46:52

Mike H 46:53

Caddis P 47:24

Lauren A + Gabe 47:48

Pat H + Juno 47:50

Dessa N + Jaz & Dash 49:48

Ruthie R + Sunshine 50:33

Hailey N + Juno 52:36

Cody C 52:39

Brooke L 52:39

Karen J + T-Rex 53:40

Brian C 53:46

Susan C 53:47

Michael K + Weller 53:49

Naomi M 54:01

Mark I + Oliver 56:23

Ariana R 56:29

Jenni A 56:51

Mike L 56:52

Alice F + Lewis 1:01:08

Theresa G 1:01:09

Brooke G 1:01:22

Roz A + Jelly Bean 1:01:23

Donna N 1:02:37

Emily K + Louie 1:03:08

Eleanor K + Murphy 1:03:10

Laura M + Tamar 1:03:48

Lara F + Watcher 1:04:10

Cheryl T + Tony 1:05:40

Dodi G 1:05:40

Deborah M 1:05:40

Heidi G + Vincent 1:07:17

Susan B  + Bear 1:07:29

Chuck B + Dueke 1:09:01

Joy B + Heidi 1:09:01

Lloyd M 1:09:34

Shelly M + Zuni 1:09:47

Janet G 1:10:20

Amelia O 1:10:20

Don F + Candy Jo 1:10:42

Scot B 1:11:50

Tracy B + Carli Lou & Rocky 1:11:59

Jason B 1:12:24

Karli J + Dudley 1:12:24

Olivia P 1:17:00

Heidi P 1:17:00

Tracy G 1:17:21

Kristen M 1:17:21

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A brief history on Loyal Duke, a loved dog who inspired this race

This information was provided by Friends of Loyal Duke

In 1889, an American Water Spaniel named Duke made the Salida train depot his office; meeting and greeting the trains coming through. Duke would visit around town as well as wander up Tenderfoot Hill with visitors. Duke was adopted by the manager of the Hotel Monte Cristo, which sat right between the narrow-gauge tracks and the river. At the opera, the residents would let Duke in the back door and he’d take naps behind the curtain. He would go to dances, plays, and when he was young, he would even chase home run balls at the baseball games. Duke was Salida’s ambassador for 13 years; welcoming visitors and accompanying the locals. Loyal Duke passed away on October 2, 1902. His loyalty to the town earned him the name we remember him by now – Loyal Duke.