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Muscovites and Their Dogs Race Cross-Country for Charity

More than 200 runners and their four-legged friends put their best feet — and paws — forward this weekend for the Fast Dog Cross Country charity run in Moscow's Bitsevsky Forest Park.

The annual race raises money to help support animal shelter and rescue efforts.

Take a look at the fast-paced race in action:
All dog breeds were welcome...
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
...from lean and athletic hounds...
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...to short and cuddly corgis.
Some runners needed a little extra help to make it to the finish line.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
Winners were chosen by their personal running time.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
Staying hydrated is key.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
What's the saying about how dogs look similar to their owners?
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
Every dog deserves a gold medal.
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