Our 8th annual Tails on the Trail will be held this year on
Saturday, June 21st, 2025!
Stay tuned for more details and see the 2024 event photos here!
This is a family and dog-friendly 5k run/walk race with proceeds benefiting the life-saving work of Ark-Valley Humane Society. All participants are welcome. Dogs are not required, but more than welcome on-leash! Stay after for fun and festivities at the Salida SteamPlant! There will be brunch provided by Salida Catering, Face painting from Glitterbug, fun games, and good company!
Congratulations to our Tails on the Trail Participants!
Garrett Lundberg and Peaches: 18:03
Cassidy Cordova: 22:11
Ashley Parnau + Wally: 23:42
Matthew West: 23:45
Jason Maxwell: 24:21
Amber Linza: 25:57
Travis Atwood: 26:30
Lynn Pinyerd: 27:03
Roger Coit + Roscoe: 28:18
Carrie Presley + Griff: 28:42
Kristina Sargent + Cooper: 33:38
Corrine Size + Edgar: 33:42
Brody Ternes: 34:31
Katie Brannan Streepers: 36:13
Wendy Walter: 36:13
Melanie Layton + Bridger: 37:25
Sam Moorin: 38:13
Charlotte Selix: 38:22
Marlee Bachen: 39:08
Jamie Deivernois: 39:09
Robyn Ogden: 40:00
Erica Boucher: 42:37
Claire Buckberg: 44:33
Collette Amend: 47:50
Joe Amend: 47:54
Cassie Buckberg: 48:06
Ally Russell: 48:59
Owen Eignebrot: 48:59
Karen Johnson: 49:43
Melissa Silva + Dracarys: 51:46
Janet Varhus: 52:14
Jennifer Fewalt + Ranger: 55:35
Ginger Stringer + Stella: 56:51
Jamie Sabbach + Wrigley: 57:45
Josh Edwards: 58:02
Wendy Systma: 58:21
Ashley Sysstma: 58:21
Casey Hampf: 58:55
Ariana Reese: 58:55
Jenni Adams: 58:55
Mike Logoyda: 58:55
Kelsey Kirkwood + Gila: 59:48
Alexis Whalen: 59:49
Stephanie Dehn + Poncho: 72:11
Christaan Lamprecht + Charlie: 72:19
Sarah May: 72:19
Melissa Cole + Leroy: 76:38
Kari Hadley + Tonk & Koda: 76:38
Iris Lama: 76:38
Michelle Pujol + Biscuit: 79:41
Brent Petrini + Gidget: 79:41
Lloyd Michell: 83:45
Shelly Michell: 83:45
Janice Toniazzo + Jake: 83:45
Renee Morris: 86:45
Laura Marcello + Nika: 86:45
Susan Kyle: 86:45
Allison Groom: 86:45
Course Description
Thank You to Our 2024 Tails on the Trail Race Sponsors!
Special Thanks to our Top Dog Business Sponsor!
Thanks to our Gold Paw Sponsors!
Thanks to our Best in Show Sponsors!
Thanks to our All Star In-Kind Business Sponsors!
Thanks to our Dog's Best Friend Business Sponsors!
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.