The 23rd Annual Scarlett Scamper K-9 Fun Run and Costume Contest will be held the morning of Oct. 23 at Lone Star College-Tomball (LSC-Tomball) near the Zion Road entrance. Dog owners are encouraged to bring their pets and enter them in the costume contest and/or one-mile race.

Activities begin at 7:30 a.m. with packet pick-up and registration. The costume contest starts at 8:30 a.m., and the one-mile race begins at 9 a.m. Dogs will be grouped according to weight. Only dogs whose owners can show proof of current vaccinations are eligible to participate. Minors entering their dogs must have parental consent.

A trophy will be awarded to the first, second and third-place race winners from each group. A trophy will also be awarded to the costume winner from each group. One dog will receive the overall Grand Champion trophy. Scarlett Scamper, the Boston-Terrier for whom the event is now named, was a six-time Grand Champion.

The registration fee is $15 and it includes a T-shirt. Dog owners may register their pets before the event by calling 281-351-3358 or e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sponsored by the LSC-Tomball Veterinary Technology (Vet Tech) Student Organization, Banfield, The Pet Hospital and Tomball Pet Resort, this event helps raise money for continuing education classes in the Vet Tech program.

Pictured, Lone Star College-Tomball President Dr. Susan Karr shows a dog during last year’s Fun Run.

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