Run to the Shrine

4-mile Run/Walk – Run like an Animal!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo invites world-class runners and families alike to Run to the Shrine. This is a great opportunity for both competitive racers and casual walkers to show their support for the Zoo, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that receives no tax support. We rely on our fundraisers like this to keep the Zoo “running” and support our many conservation efforts and education programs.

Highlights of Run to the Shrine

Run to the Shrine 2020 Course Map

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Your Entry Fee Includes:

A 4-mile course that curves through the Zoo, up to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun and back down into the Zoo.
Ascend almost 1,000 feet, with stunning views of Colorado Springs below.
Commemorative performance T-shirt, featuring this year’s wolf mascot.
Chip timing for the competitive athletes and weekend warriors, and accommodations for jogging strollers with safety equipment (tethers and hand brakes required) for families.
Conclude the Race with a party at Lodge at Moose Lake.
Registration includes admission to the Zoo for the rest of the day.
It’s your only opportunity all year to travel the Shrine Road by foot!

Awards

Awards ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at Lodge at Moose Lake for:

Female, Overall – 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
Male, Overall – 1st, 2nd, 3rd place

Post-Race Celebration

Celebrate completing the race with fun, snacks and exhibitors!
When: 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where: Lodge at Moose Lake
2020 Exhibitors list will be available closer to the event.

(Interested in being an Exhibitor? – Contact 719-424-7847 or [email protected])

Race Day Schedule
(subject to change)

7 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Registration Open/Packet Pick-Up
Proceed to the tent in the Zoo's parking lot to register, or pick up your race day materials if you are pre-registered.
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Race Starts
The starting line is at the front gates of the Zoo.
(Finish line is by the top entry gate into My Big Backyard)
10 a.m.
Awards Ceremony
Awards for overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd for women and men at Lodge at Moose Lake
8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Post-Race Celebration
At Lodge at Moose Lake - exhibitors, food & fun!

Run to the Shrine registration is full.

Check back on Wednesday, August 19, for any additional registration spots.

*Please note:
– Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 are free as long as they remain in a stroller with the appropriate safety equipment (tether and handbrakes).
– Only credit and debit cards will be accepted for day-of registrations. Sorry, cash and checks will not be accepted. No membership or military discounts will be honored for day-of registration.
– No complimentary passes or coupons will be accepted.
– All fees are non-refundable. Run to the Shrine will take place rain, sun or snow. Please be sure to dress appropriately for the weather! No refunds are available due to weather conditions.

Military Discount: All active-duty, veteran and retired military, please email [email protected] for a promo code to receive $5 off registrations for you and your dependents in the same household. Military discount valid through August 27. No Military discounts for day-of registration will be issued.

Free Gift for Donations Option

Make your support of the Zoo go further

Ask your friends and family to join you by pledging a donation.

All donations will support important programs like:
– the care and enrichment of our animals,
– on-grounds breeding of endangered species like black-footed ferrets and Wyoming toads,
– conservation projects around the world, and
– education programs to foster a love of wildlife in our local youth.

By raising $100 or more, you’ll receive a FREE GIFT recognizing your commitment to the Zoo and conservation of wildlife (shown here).

Choose from:
· Long-sleeve performance T-shirt,
· Insulated water bottle, or
· Bamboo utensil set

(Details and instructions for pledges available after you register.)

Rules, Regulations & FAQs

– Jog/run/walk participants will be timed individually based on participating age categories.
– Only registered participants are permitted on the course above the top of the Zoo. Friends and family of registrants are permitted to cheer on the portions of the course within the Zoo (including the starting line and finish line). Regular Zoo admission applies for friends and family.
– From out of town? Visit our Stay and Play page.
– For the safety of all participants, we do not allow skateboards, roller blades/inline skates/Heely’s®, bicycles or pets on the run course.
– Jogging strollers with tethers & handbrakes are welcome for the race. Strollers without this specific safety equipment are only allowed on a small portion of the race course, and will be turned around at the top of the Zoo for safety.
– All fees are non-refundable. Run to the Shrine will go on as scheduled rain or shine, so please come prepared for inclement weather.
– The race fee is not tax deductible, but any additional donations are tax deductible.
– Participant performance T-shirts cannot be guaranteed to those who register on race day.
– The Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun is not open for race participants during the race because we need participants to complete the race in our allotted time for the road closure. With your race registration, however, you receive complimentary Zoo admission for the rest of the day, which also includes admission to the Shrine. Feel free to drive up after the road reopens to vehicle traffic and spend as much time as you like!

Volunteers

Interested in volunteering for Run to the Shrine? Visit https://raceroster.com/events/2020/23013/run-to-the-shrine/volunteer. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Sponsorship Information

If you would like to be a sponsor for Run to the Shrine, please contact Jenny Koch at 719-424-7814 or [email protected].

All proceeds from Run to the Shrine benefit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting Run to the Shrine!

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