Top to Dog 2019
Racers wore onesies, neon tights, themed hats and various other funky outfits at the annual Top to Dog Race Saturday. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Matt "Boon" Schmieder, hangs out post-race at the Red Dog Saloon & Pizza Saturday. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Some participants drank beer before the race and most enjoyed a glass — or a can — after finishing Saturday. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Charlie Meienberg cruises to the finish line at the annual Top to Dog Race, Saturday on Pipe Creek Road. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Carrie Galloway, left, runs to tag Cass Hopkinson during the annual Top to Dog Race, Saturday on Pipe Creek Road. Their team, the Sour Patch Kidz, won with a combined time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 32 seconds Saturday. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Tim Whalen runs to tag his partner, Liz Whalen, at the annual Top to Dog Race, Saturday on Pipe Creek Road. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Ryan Newby, left, tags his teammate Tom Ostrowski during the annual Top to Dog Race, Saturday on Pipe Creek Road. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Ian Graham, dressed in a yellow onesie, starts the last stretch of the Top to Dog Race, Saturday on Pipe Creek Road. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Runners wait for their teammates to ski down during the annual Top to Dog Race, Saturday at Turner Mountain Ski Area. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Participants once again headed out for the annual Top to Dog climb, ski, run, bike race from Turner Mountain to the Red Dog Saloon & Pizza Saturday, outfitted in crazy costumes and ready to have a good time while raising money to support Libby’s volunteer-run ski area.