Lilac Time 5K Mutt Strut Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2007

Over 170 canine and human participants came out to Lombard for the 2nd annual Lilac 5K Mutt Strut and Puppy Path on April 19. From a 150-pound Great Dane to a 2-pound terrier, each mutt had a chance to strut its stuff with the Lombard Park District and Lombard Town Centre.

Each participant received a 2007 Mutt Strut t-shirt and a bag of canine friendly treats, toys and information. The top 5K winners were Mike Issacsen of Glen Ellyn (21:38.4), Jerry Brown of Lombard (22:00.2) and Yousef Al-Ghoul of Lombard (22:02.1). In addition, several canines placed in the top 2 within their handlers' age and sex class. To view the entire listing of results, visit www.lombardparks.com.

Thank you to 5K Mutt Strut sponsors: Lombard Veterinary Hospital, The Nolan Agency, Thomas J. Masterson & Co., Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Sir Speedy in Addison, Waste Management, Dick's Sporting Goods, Lombard Police Department, Contours Express, Park Ave Cleaner, Pete's Fruit Market, Bally's, Yeager Fotografix, Feel Good Hair Inc., Sweet Street Candies & Goodies, Effigy Salon, Dutch Liquors, Edward Jones Investments, Brix Wood Fire Pizza, Envyus Salon, Java Jungle, National University of Health Sciences, a la mode, The Groom Room, TR Knapp Architects and Pillar Real Estate.

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