- December 19, 2025
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Ashley Scire, of Creegan Canine Rescue, brought Romeo to experience the races.
Dogs raced down the greens in different heats to qualify for the finals.
Dog owners lined up at the starting line and prepared their dogs for the race.
Both pet owners and their pups really got into the Cinco de Mayo spirit.
Kevin Favis’ dog, Beans, was one of the finalists.
Sabrina Matias and Kevin Favis, along with race-winning pup Beans, were all smiles with Cocina 214 staff.
Winners from past years joined this year’s winner, Beans, and his owner, Kevin Favis, for a group photo.
This pup was in full Cinco de Mayo spirit, sporting a sombrero and a colorful outfit.
Yvonne Wiederhold brought pup Batchelor to compete in the races.
Miles Hill waited to release his dog, Denver, during a heat.
Ruby was a pro at running her fastest.
Orson was dressed like a piñata.
Dave Endress was all smiles with his pup, Gigi.
Calli Singleton’s dog, Cholula, was as relaxed as could be in his sling.
Kevin Favis and Sabrina Matias teamed up to help Beans win the races.
Winter Park’s East Welbourne Avenue was packed with people and pups on Sunday, May 5, for Cocina 214’s seventh annual Running of the Chihuahuas. Many pups were sporting sombreros and colorful outfits for the occasion, and more than 100 dogs competed in the races. At the end of the day, 5-year-old Beans — owned by Winter Park resident Kevin Favis — ousted last year’s winner, Zeus, for the crown. All proceeds from the event went to the Winter Park Lost Pets and the Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida organizations.
