Run or Relay with us this August 8, 2009!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo invites world class runners and families alike to join in the Run to the Shrine on Saturday, August 8, 2009. This 2.1 mile run to the Shrine begins at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s admissions gates and curves through the Zoo and some of the most stunning mountain scenery this side of the Rockies, finishing at the historic monument, Will Rogers Shrine!
A great opportunity for competitive racers, casual walkers, as well as families and children eager to show their enthusiasm for the Zoo, the Run to the Shrine offers the coveted opportunity to traverse Shrine Road via foot while knowing that this is the one time of the year when foot traffic is allowed.
Scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2009, the 2.1 mile run starts at 7:00 am followed by a jog/race/walk at 7:15 am and team relay races at 8:30 am. Awards and activities for the whole family will follow in the renowned Lodge at Moose Lake at 10:00 am. See the schedule of events and awards sections below for further details.
Registration includes free admission to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on August 8, 2009. Those not participating in the run must pay Zoo admission to enter Zoo on run day.
Thank you for stampeding with us Saturday, August 8, 2009!
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Entry Fees
Type of Registration |
Member Price thru 8/5/09 |
Non-Member Price thru 8/5/09 |
Race Day Price |
| Adult (age 18 & up) |
$25 |
$30 |
$40 |
Child (age 5-17)
(Age 0-4 free, no shirt) |
$15 |
$20 |
$30 |
Family
(Includes two adults and all children 17& under in same household. Also includes two child & two adult T-shirts.) |
$65 |
$90 |
$120 |
| Relay Team of Four |
$120 |
$120 |
Not Available |
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To Register
Registration starts June 4, 2009 and closes at 5pm on August 5, 2009.
ALL Registrants must return this required WAIVER FORM signed and completed to participate.
Online
Register online until 5 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2009.
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Mail or Fax
Download and complete our Run Registration Form, and then send it to:
Run to the Shrine-CMZoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Fax: 719.633.2254
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Colorado Running Company
Register in person through August 5th at 5pm at the Colorado Running Company, 833 N. Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
On Run Day
Register in person on Run Day, August 8, 2009 from 6-6:45am at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed to participants who register on run day.
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Attention Relay Teams!
Stampede to the Shrine with your friends and co-workers!
To register a Relay Team of Four for the event, each team member must complete the 2009 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Official Run Registration Entry Form.
- Individuals can register for only one team.
- Team payment of $120 must be submitted with a completed waiver/release/registration form for each team member.
- Each leg of the race is 1/2 mile in length.
Relay Team Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 5 pm.
There is no online registration for Relay teams.
Winning Relay Team takes Relay Team Award and bragging rights.
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Schedule of Events
6:00-6:45 am - Registration
7:00 am - Run Start
7:15 am - Jog/Walk/Stroll Start
7:45-8:15 am - Relay Team Check-in
8:30 am - Team Relay Races
8:00-10:00 am - Refreshments & Entertainment at Lodge at Moose Lake
10:00 am - Awards Presentation at Lodge at Moose Lake
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Awards
Presented at 10:00 am in Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s first class venue, The Lodge at Moose Lake, awards include:
- Top Male and Top Female by the following age categories - a one-of-kind Giraffe Trophy:
18 to 39
40+ (Master)
- Top Runner by following age catagories - one-of-a-kind Medallion:
3-5
6-8
9-11
12-14
15-17
- Winning Relay Team - Relay Team Medallion Awards and bragging rights.
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Rules, Regulations and FAQ's
Run/Walk/Stroll participants will be timed individually based on participating age catagories.
This one-of-a-kind 2.1 mile course rises 935 feet in elevation from start to finish and boasts an average grade increase of 8.5%!
Only registered participants permitted on run course. If not participating in the run, regular Zoo admission is required.
For the safety of all participants we do not allow skate boards, roller blades/inline skates/Heely’s®, bicycles or pets on the run course.
All fees are non-refundable.
Your cancelled check or email confirmation page will serve as your receipt.
The race fee is not tax deductible but any additional donations are tax deductible.
Run T-shirts cannot be guaranteed to those who register on race day.
Pre-race and relay registration closes August 5, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
View or print a Frequently Asked Questions page for the Run here.
All proceeds from the event benefit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
For more run information, contact Shannon Cole at 633-9925, ext. 147 or scole@cmzoo.org.
For sponsorship information, contact Diane Loschen at 633-9925, ext. 114 or dloschen@cmzoo.org.
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Run to the Shrine!