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Ultrarunners Jenny Quilty, Gary Robbins, and Evan Birch will judge Canada’s Next Top Adventure Dog contest. Owners submit photos and stories of their dogs’ adventures. Public voting and a panel review select finalists. The winner receives a $10,000 prize package.
Quilty, a professional ultrarunner, was asked to join the panel. She has raced in events like Fat Dog 120 and Western States 100. Her dogs, Arya and Maverick, are known as the “chaos crew.” Quilty advises runners to let their dogs lead on trails. Read more trail coverage.
Robbins, founder of Coast Mountain Trail Running, holds records in Hawaii’s HURT 100 and Colorado’s Nolan’s 14. Birch and his Vizsla, Nova, completed the Orcas Island 100. The contest includes weekly photo challenges for bonus votes. Related: MEC Launches Trail Running Initiative for All Levels.
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Jenny Quilty, Gary Robbins, and Evan Birch will judge the contest for adventurous dogs. Ultrarunners Jenny Quilty, Gary Robbins, and Evan Birch will judge Canada’s Next Top Adventure Dog contest. Owners submit photos and stories of their dogs’ adventures. Public voting and a panel review select finalists. The winner receives a $10,000 prize package.
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Runner World published this brief on September 9, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated September 9, 2026.
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